A human rights group, Human Rights Watch, has called for rapid international intervention to end the Spiraling Gang Violence in Haiti. The group detailed the brutal rapes and killings that have occurred in the capital city. Gangs now control around 80% of Port-au-Prince, overpowering the police force. The country is also facing deepening poverty and a need for humanitarian assistance, with an estimated 5.2 million Haitians in need. The report comes as protests are being organized to demand the ouster of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Human Rights Watch also called for the creation of a transitional government and reparations for historic harms and abuses.

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