UN Secretary-General António Guterres visited Haiti Tuesday amid a rapidly worsening humanitarian crisis fueled by escalating gang violence. The UN reports over 1.5 million Haitians – more than 10% of the population – have been displaced from their homes this year. Violence has claimed the lives of at least 2,300 people and led to 100 kidnappings in the same period. The crisis recently extended to government officials, with a senior defense ministry official among those abducted last week. Guterres’ visit aims to highlight the urgent need for international assistance and a coordinated response to the deteriorating security situation. The UN is appealing for increased support to address the growing humanitarian needs and restore stability in the Caribbean nation.