(2025-06) Quarterly Report on the Human Rights Situation in Haiti
Summary — This report details the human rights situation in Haiti from April to June 2025, highlighting widespread violence by gangs, self-defense groups, and security forces. It covers killings, kidnappings, sexual violence, and the impact on economic, social, and cultural rights. The document also reviews the functioning of the legal system and support to national institutions.
Key Findings
- 1,520 people were killed and 609 injured by gangs, self-defense groups, and security forces between April and June 2025.
- Gang violence expanded into the Centre and Lower Artibonite departments, while slowing in the capital, leading to 1,300,000 displaced people nationwide.
- 814 people were killed and 449 injured during security force operations, with 15% of victims not associated with gangs and 36% of casualties from explosive drones.
- 628 victims of sexual violence and 185 victims of kidnapping were recorded, with gang rape being the predominant form of sexual violence.
- The Public Prosecutor of Miragoâne allegedly committed 27 extrajudicial executions during the reporting period, contributing to a total of 83 since 2022.
Full Description
This quarterly report provides a comprehensive overview of the human rights situation in Haiti between April and June 2025, documenting a high number of killings and injuries resulting from gang violence, actions by self-defense groups, and security force operations. It highlights the expansion of gang activities outside the capital, particularly in the Artibonite and Centre departments, and the continued use of sexual violence, kidnappings, and child exploitation by armed groups. The report also addresses the significant displacement of populations, the destruction of property, and the disruption of essential services like education and healthcare.
Furthermore, the document examines the state of the legal system, noting efforts to combat impunity and corruption through the creation of specialized judicial units and investigations into serious human rights violations. It details the dire conditions in Haitian prisons, the impact of international sanctions, and ongoing support provided to national institutions and civil society organizations to strengthen human rights protection and civic engagement.