Haiti's Emboldened Gangs Could Scuttle Political Solution
Caribbean leaders and key outside powers agreed at emergency talks in Jamaica on Monday to a plan that includes the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, and, on the security side, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken offered major new US funding for an international intervention.
Haiti Sees Major Step But Crisis Could Still Worsen
Armed gangs have seized control of much of Haiti, the Western Hemisphere's poorest country, with bandits ransacking infrastructure and fears rising of famine.
Argentine Armed Forces to Beef Up Security Efforts in Rosario Amid Escalating Drug-Related Violence
The escalation comes as other countries in the region are also experiencing a deterioration of security conditions
Haitian PM Announces Resignation, but Timeline is Unclear Amid the Country's Collapse
It is unclear how gangs who control large portions of the capital will be dealt with and what role will they play later
Haiti PM Agrees To Leave In Regional Push To End Crisis
Caribbean nations secured Ariel Henry's resignation at an emergency meeting in Jamaica.
Turbulent Chapters In Haiti's History
Gangs run much of the Western Hemisphere's poorest country, and in recent weeks joined forces to oust the unelected leader.
Three Keys to Understand Why Haiti is Collapsing and What Might Happen Next
Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Jamaica to discuss the rapidly deteriorating situation with the CARICOM.
US Evacuates Embassy Staff In Haiti Amid Escalating Gang Violence
In an airlift operation, military aircraft flew American employees out of the country, emphasizing that no Haitians were on board.
Haiti To Extend State Of Emergency; UN Warns Country's Health System 'Near Collapse'
The emergency will be extended for another month as gang members have threatened to destroy the government, resulting in thousands of individuals fleeing their homes.
'Barbecue' - The Haiti Policeman Turned Feared Gang Leader
The former policeman heads one of the powerful gangs that is ravaging Haiti, and claims he wants to sweep away the crisis-torn country's elite.
U.S. Reportedly Presses Haitian Prime Minister to Resign as the Country Further Descends into Chaos
According to the Miami Herald, the State Department outright asked Ariel Henry to agree to a new transitional government
Top Haitian Gang Leader Warns Of Civil War, Genocide
As the latest crisis in the violence-wracked Caribbean nation spiraled, gunfire shut down some flights at Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Haiti's capital.
Haiti Violence: Gangs Try To Take Over Main International Airport
It is not clear whether the gang members were able to take control of the main airport or not. Even last week, the airport was attacked by the gangs but they did not attempt to seize control of it.
Homicides in The Americas: Ranking the Most and Least Violent Countries in 2023
Ecuador and Haiti experienced some of the largest surges in violence, whereas El Salvador and Peru were among the countries where rates dropped the most
Haiti Declares State Of Emergency After Weekend Jailbreak, Surge In Violence
The state of emergency was announced on Sunday evening, and it will last for 72 hours as the government officials are hunting the criminals who escaped the prison.
Kenya Agrees to Sign Agreement in an Attempt to Salvage the Deployment of Police Forces to Haiti
A Kenyan court determined the government's plan is unconstitutional
Haitian Prime Minister Commits to Holding Elections by Mid-2025, Caribbean Leaders Say
Ariel Henry's concession comes amid strong international and domestic pressure to his leadership
Widow of Assassinated Haitian President and Former Prime Minister Indicted in Investigation
Martine Moïse and Claude Joseph have been accused of complicity and criminal association
Haiti's Food Insecurity Crisis Deepens as Gang Wars Escalate
The recent surge in gang wars in Haiti has stopped the United Nations' food agency from reaching over 370,000 people who have been struggling with food insecurity issues since early February.
Haitian Gangs' Increasing Finances, Weaponry Pose Challenges To Planned Intervention: Report
The report featured anonymous interviews with politicians, police, aid workers, businessmen, and residents across the country, warning that these gangs pose numerous challenges for the international force backed by the United Nations (UN).
Five Killed In Clashes With Police In Haiti Amid Protests
Haiti has been engulfed in unrest since Monday, with thousands of people in Port-au-Prince and across the country demanding that the prime minister step down in line with a political agreement forged in 2022.
'Festival Of Resistance': Haiti Jazzfest Sparks Hope In Crisis-hit Capital
Hundreds of concertgoers attended the "PAPJAZZ" music festival in Haiti's capital this week, which returned for the first time since 2021 with a modified schedule and strict security precautions amid the city's dire security situation.
Kenyan Court Blocks Deployment of Police Force Set to Lead Multinational Mission to Haiti
The court upheld arguments presented by opponents of the decision, who called the mission unconstitutional
Pope Francis Pleads For Release Of Hostages Kidnapped In Haiti Including 6 Nuns
The kidnapping took place on Jan. 19 when the armed men hijacked the bus and drove off to an unknown destination, taking all the passengers, as well as the nuns.
Gang Fighting, Demonstrations Rock Haiti
Gang members operating in neighboring Bel-Air have been fighting in the area since Sunday, a local resident told AFP.
MSF Suspends Work In Haiti Hospital After Armed Gang Executes Patient
International aid group Doctors Without Borders said Thursday it was suspending work at a medical center in the Haitian capital after an armed group pulled a critically ill patient from an ambulance and shot him dead in the street.
A Surge In Migrant Charter On Mexican Airline Flights to Nicaragua Triggers US Sanctions
Several Cuban migrants said that they had traveled with Viva Aerobus on flights chartered by small travel agencies.
Haiti Human Rights Group Suspends Operations Due To Threats Amid Growing Gang Wars
Center for Human Rights Analysis and Research said they will reduce their activities for a couple of months due to threats.
Haiti Police Rescue Women, Children Trapped In Hospital Surrounded By Armed Gang
Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, saw an increase in gang violence following the death of a powerful leader.
Colombian Gets Life Sentence In US Over Killing Of Haiti's President
In June, another member of the conspiracy, Haitian-Chilean Rodolphe Jaar, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life in prison for his role in supplying weapons to carry out the assassination.