UN’s Haiti human rights expert warns of dire situation

Following a week-long visit to the country, the United Nations designated expert on human rights in Haiti, William O’Neill, told reporters Tuesday that the situation in the country is dire.

Haitians continue to face constant gang violence with the UN estimating that they already control 85 per cent of the capital, Port-au-Prince.

The fighting continues despite the presence of a multinational UN-backed mission, led by Kenyan forces who…