Canada condemns ‘horrifying’ violence in Haiti [Video]

Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said Friday that Canada strongly condemns a new surge of “horrifying violence” perpetrated by gangs in Haiti.

Gang violence has increased in the Caribbean nation in recent weeks and the UN says gangs now control 85 per cent of the capital city of Port-au-Prince.

Kenya is leading a multinational security mission to restore order after gangs drove out the former prime minister with targeted attacks earlier this year.

A transition council is now leading the nation, with the goal of holding elections next year.

“This politically motivated violence is clearly aimed at undermining the transition process, which is critical to restoring security and democratic institutions,” Joly said in a statement.

“This must not be tolerated. It is essential that all stakeholders continue to abide by the agreed transition process.”

Haiti’s ambassador to the UN, Antonio Rodrigue, told the Security Council on Monday that more support …