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Haitian children ‘paying the highest price’ amid surge in gang recruitment

As gangs continue to “terrorise” communities in Haiti, children are the ones paying the highest price, the UN Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict warned on Thursday.

21 May 2026, 12:00 UTCSource: UN News
⚠️ This is a probabilistic forecast, not a guarantee. Accuracy is measured only on resolved scenarios; monitor confirmation indicators below.
A
Escalation69% model probability

Confirmation indicators

  • Reports of significant territorial gains by gangs within 2 weeks, followed by a surge in violent clashes between gangs and security forces within 4 weeks.
  • Time Horizon: 60 days
Horizon: 7–30 days
B
Status quo23% model probability

Confirmation indicators

  • Reports of significant territorial gains by gangs within 2 weeks, followed by a surge in violent clashes between gangs and security forces within 4 weeks.
  • Time Horizon: 60 days
Horizon: 7–30 days
C
De-escalation9% model probability

Confirmation indicators

  • Reports of significant territorial gains by gangs within 2 weeks, followed by a surge in violent clashes between gangs and security forces within 4 weeks.
  • Time Horizon: 60 days
Horizon: 7–30 days