Residents in Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, are demanding that the government take action to combat the escalating gang violence.
The Caribbean country's security situation has deteriorated sharply in recent months, as escalating attacks against civilians are eroding the few areas that remain free from gang influence.
In February alone, the escalating violence in Port-au-Prince has forced nearly 60,000 people to flee their homes.
Currently, over 1 million people are displaced across Haiti -- a figure that has tripled in the past year.
Armed gangs are seizing control of more neighborhoods, raising fears that the capital could fall at any moment.
Half of the country's population is facing acute food shortages, and many displaced people have sought refuge in makeshift shelters, where access to food, water and medical care is severely limited.
Meanwhile, gang violence is intensifying, with kidnappings, extortion and killings plunging the country, especially the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince, deeper into turmoil.
"We have nowhere to go. All of those sleeping at the gas station have nowhere to go. I just have one thing to say to the government: they have to do something for us," said Laurie Evanie Felix, a local vendor.
Inflation is soaring, basic services are collapsing, and food insecurity is worsening.
Amidst this turmoil, the rise in gang violence persists, even with the presence of UN-backed international forces led by Kenya.
As conditions worsen, millions are wondering when they will see any sustainable relief.
"Help! Government of my country! Help! We can't run anymore! Government of my country, do something," said Kettia Sylvain, another vendor.
Desperate Haitians urge gov't to take action amid escalating gang violence
Desperate Haitians urge gov't to take action amid escalating gang violence
Desperate Haitians urge gov't to take action amid escalating gang violence
