Haiti: UN rights office welcomes new judicial units to tackle gang violence and impunity
So far this year, gang-related violence has resulted in at least 2,310 deaths, 1,106 injuries, and 99 kidnappings. At the same time, 699 people, notably women and young girls, have fallen victim to sexual violence, and hundreds of children continue to be trafficked by gangs.
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