WNYT NewsChannel 13 on Nostr: Violence is battering Haiti's fragile economy and causing food and water shortages ...
Violence is battering Haiti's fragile economy and causing food and water shortages
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Violence in Haiti has led to food and water shortages, as well as a crippled economy. Anti-government gangs have been battling police in the streets, resulting in the closure of the main port in Port-au-Prince and the stranding of containers full of food and medical supplies. Half of Haiti's population of over 11 million people do not have enough to eat, and 1.4 million are starving. Grocery stores in upscale areas remain stocked, but most people in the country, who earn less than $2 a day, cannot afford the goods. The violence has also led to the closure of schools, banks, and government agencies, as well as gas stations. Street vendors are losing their livelihoods, and gangs are blocking roads and seizing control of territory, causing further suffering for the population. Prime Minister Ariel Henry, who is facing calls to resign or form a transitional council, remains unable to return home. Haitian officials have extended a state of emergency and nightly curfew as gangs continue to attack state institutions. The violence has left many vulnerable people unable to access food and water, with some dying in their homes. The situation has led to increased unemployment and smaller amounts of essential goods being sold by street vendors. The violence has had a devastating impact on Haiti's economy and population, and there are calls for foreign intervention to help alleviate the crisis.
#Haiti #Violence #Economy #FoodShortages #WaterShortages
https://wnyt.com/us-news/violence-is-battering-haitis-fragile-economy-and-causing-food-and-water-shortages/
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Violence in Haiti has led to food and water shortages, as well as a crippled economy. Anti-government gangs have been battling police in the streets, resulting in the closure of the main port in Port-au-Prince and the stranding of containers full of food and medical supplies. Half of Haiti's population of over 11 million people do not have enough to eat, and 1.4 million are starving. Grocery stores in upscale areas remain stocked, but most people in the country, who earn less than $2 a day, cannot afford the goods. The violence has also led to the closure of schools, banks, and government agencies, as well as gas stations. Street vendors are losing their livelihoods, and gangs are blocking roads and seizing control of territory, causing further suffering for the population. Prime Minister Ariel Henry, who is facing calls to resign or form a transitional council, remains unable to return home. Haitian officials have extended a state of emergency and nightly curfew as gangs continue to attack state institutions. The violence has left many vulnerable people unable to access food and water, with some dying in their homes. The situation has led to increased unemployment and smaller amounts of essential goods being sold by street vendors. The violence has had a devastating impact on Haiti's economy and population, and there are calls for foreign intervention to help alleviate the crisis.
#Haiti #Violence #Economy #FoodShortages #WaterShortages
https://wnyt.com/us-news/violence-is-battering-haitis-fragile-economy-and-causing-food-and-water-shortages/