Haiti: a UN report precise in the facts, but limited in the analysis of gangs

A careful reading highlights persistent blind spots in the international understanding of the security crisis.

The latest United Nations report on Haiti describes a reality that is now well documented: the expansion of control by armed groups, particularly over strategic roadways and certain maritimes.

The observation is detailed, supported by numerous examples and numerical data. In this respect, the document fulfills its monitoring function.

But as reading progresses, a limitation becomes apparent. The report exposes the violence, without always explaining its mechanisms.