Canada condemns ‘horrifying’ violence in Haiti as political transition challenged
OTTAWA — Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly says Canada strongly condemns a new surge in gang violence in Haiti.
In recent weeks, gang violence has increased in the Caribbean nation and the UN says gangs now control 85 per cent of the capital city of Port-au-Prince.
Kenya is leading a multinational security mission to restore order after gangs drove out the former prime minister with targeted attacks earlier this year.
Canada has contributed $86 million since February to support that effort.