Quarterly Report on the Human Rights Situation in Haiti (October-December 2024)

This quarterly report by the Human Rights Service of BINUH provides a comprehensive overview of the human rights situation in Haiti from October to December 2024. It reveals a dire escalation of violence, with 1,732 people killed and 411 injured, and 431 kidnappings during the period, primarily due to gang activities, self-defense groups, and police operations. The report notes a 22% increase in killings and injuries and a 150% increase in kidnappings compared to the previous quarter, with the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince and the Artibonite department being the most affected. It highlights specific massacres, the rise of 'Bwa Kalé' popular justice, and concerns about child trafficking and exploitation by gangs.

The document also details the impact of violence on economic, social, and cultural rights, including the destruction of essential services like hospitals and schools. It examines the functioning of the justice system, noting key appointments but also a lack of progress in major human rights violation cases. Conditions in Haitian prisons remain inhumane, with 21 detainee deaths during the quarter. The report concludes with recommendations to the international community and the Haitian government to address the security crisis, strengthen the rule of law, and protect human rights.