‘They said I had to kill him’: the Haiti gangs forcing children into a life of brutality

Harriet Barber - The Guardian

The article examines how armed gangs in Haiti are exploiting children amid the country’s escalating crisis, with many children being coerced into recruitment, violence, and survival roles through threats, poverty, and lack of alternatives. It highlights the devastating impacts of gang control, including sexual violence against girls and the urgent need for protection, rehabilitation, and long-term support for affected children.