Haiti has expanded its state of emergency to cover the entire nation's territory as violent gangs continue to wreak havoc, with the capital Port-au-Prince being a major target. Prime Minister Garry Conille has taken drastic measures to combat the escalating violence, including distributing materials and weapons to the Haitian army and national police.
The situation has become so dire that nearly 580,000 people have been internally displaced, hundreds of thousands have been deported back to Haiti, and close to 5 million people are facing severe hunger. The U.S., the largest funder of a U.N.-backed security mission in Haiti, is sending additional troops to help combat the gangs and restore order.
This news comes just ahead of a planned visit by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Haiti, highlighting the urgency of the situation. The international community is closely monitoring the developments in Haiti and providing support to help stabilize the country.
## Analysis:
- Haiti is facing a state of emergency due to violent gang activity.
- Prime Minister Conille is taking steps to combat the violence and restore order.
- The U.S. is sending additional troops to support the U.N.-backed security mission in Haiti.
- Hundreds of thousands of people have been displaced and are facing severe hunger.
- International support and attention are crucial to stabilizing the situation in Haiti.
