Haiti faces escalating gang violence despite international police support

Haiti's gang violence has worsened despite the arrival of Kenyan police as part of a U.N.-backed mission. The main international airport closed again after gunfire targeted commercial flights, and gangs now control 85% of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Doctors Without Borders suspended critical care in the city, citing threats to its staff and patients. The new prime minister faces significant challenges, with ongoing gang attacks and a lack of effective government authority, as many neighborhoods previously considered safe are now under threat. Aid efforts are hampered by the airport's closure, leaving many in need without essential supplies. The U.N. has called for a peacekeeping mission, but only about 400 Kenyan officers are currently deployed, far short of the planned 2,500 personnel.