Sexual violence against children has increased 1,000% since 2023, turning their bodies "into battlegrounds", spokesman James Elder said. Unicef estimates 85% of the capital Port-au-Prince is under the control of gangs. More than one million children are living with the constant threat of violence.

Amnesty International has released a report that details the impact gang violence has had on children across Haiti and called for immediate action.

At least 5,600 people were killed in Haiti in 2024, an increase of more than 1,000 from the previous year. Another 2,212 people were injured and 1,494 kidnapped. View on euronews

Amnesty International revealed how children and young people are pressured into joining gangs, as well as suffering sexual assault.