LIVE: Haiti endures violence and hunger, but hopes grow for a more secure future

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Children are tested for malnutrition at a health centre in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

• Monday, July 20, 2026
• UN News

After years of violence perpetrated by gangs, widespread insecurity and the displacement of almost 1.5 million people as well as growing humanitarian needs, Haitians are glimpsing signs of hope as a path to democratic elections begins to emerge. At UN Headquarters in New York, the 15-member Security Council discusses what next for Haiti. Full live coverage below.

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