Edward Markey: “Armed groups now exert control over much of Port au Prince…”

“Sadly, Haiti is still hurting. Haiti's security crisis is eroding the promise of and future of an entire nation. Armed groups now exert control over much of Port au Prince. Kidnappings, targeted violence, blockades have made it difficult for people to reach hospitals, attend school, access basic services. And at the same time, natural disasters, including earthquakes, hurricanes, and recurrent flooding have further damaged infrastructure that was already stretched to its limit.” (04:51–05:05)

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