Haiti
US Deports Dozens To Haiti Amid Evacuation Warnings For American Citizens In Caribbean Nation
Haiti became a hotbed of gang violence after the assassination of former president Jovenel Moise in 2021.
1 Dead As Tropical Storm Franklin Batters Dominican Republic, Leaves Thousands Without Power
The heavy rainfall and flooding in the Dominican Republic led to the displacement of hundreds of residents in the affected areas. Additionally, at least 25 out of the country's 31 provinces were placed on red alert.
American Nurse Kidnapped With Her Child While Conducting Community Ministry Services In Haiti
The incident took place on a Christian campus near Port au Prince, the capital of Haiti, days after the U.S. issued a level-four "do not travel" advisory.
Natural Disasters Heap More Trauma On Haiti, People Have 'No Time To Heal'
Last month's floods and earthquake have heaped more trauma on Haiti, giving them no time to heal.
Haitians Are Dying Of Thirst And Starvation In Overcrowded Jails
Haitian inmates find themselves thirsty, starving, and forced to sleep while standing due to the lack of adequate space to lie down.
Earthquake Hits Haiti After Floods, Kills 3 People
At least three people have died in an earthquake in Haiti, just days after deadly floods.
Vigilante Killings In Haiti: 5 Murdered And Set On Fire
Vigilante killings are on the rise in Haiti, where five men were murdered and set on fire on Tuesday.
Haiti On The Verge Of Civil War, Humanitarian Group Warns
As Haiti suffers from a hunger crisis, Mercy Corps warns of rising gang-on-civilian violence.
One Hospital In Haiti Stands Its Ground Amid Gang Violence
Even though gangs have tightened their grip on Haiti, Fontaine Hospital Center is still standing its ground.
Gang Violence In Haiti: Man Tied To Killings Of 6 Police Officers Arrested
A Haitian man believed to be a member of the gang involved in the six Haitian police officers' recent killings was arrested in Dominican Republic and deported.
Haiti Crisis: 3 Churchgoers Kidnapped By Gang Members
Gang members in Haiti kidnapped three worshippers as they left a church in Port-au-Prince after Sunday Mass.
Here's How Haiti's Children Are Affected By Gangs, Cholera And Political Crisis
Amid gang violence, political instability and cholera outbreak in Haiti, half of its children are depending on humanitarian aid to survive, said Unicef.
Haiti's Request For Support Accepted By Canada Amid Gang Violence Escalation
The Canadian government said on Sunday that it deployed a military aircraft over Haiti to help in disrupting the activities of Haitian gangs.
US And Canada Appear Not To Be Interested In Sending Armed Forces To Haiti
The United States and Canada has expressed disinterest in sending armed troops to Haiti to help them deal with their current humanitarian crisis, despite pleas from the United Nations and the country.
UN Secretary General Insists On Special Armed Forces Deployment As Haiti Spirals
UN Secretary General António Guterres on Monday insisted on the deployment of an international specialized armed force in Haiti.
Haitian Migrants Detained Near Bahamas In Human Smuggling Case
Close to 400 Haitian migrants have been detained by the U.S. Coast Guard after they were found attempting to enter the country through a "very much unsafe" and overloaded boat.
Canada Sends More Armored Vehicles To Haiti To Help Combat Gang Violence
Canada has sent more armored vehicles to Haiti to assist in fighting criminal gangs from taking over the Caribbean nation.
Haitians Rush to Immigration Offices Over New US Policy As Biden, Trudeau Talk Possibility Of Military Intervention
As U.S. President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discuss potential intervention in the Haitian crisis, people flock to the country's sole immigration office in Port-au-Prince.
Haiti Gripped In Gang Violence As Terms Of Remaining Senators Expire
Haiti’s 10 remaining senators see their terms come to a close this week leading the country's political crisis into a deep spiral of violence and instability.
UN Warns Haiti ‘On Verge Of Abyss’ As Countries Refuse To Make First Move On International Intervention
Despite calls from the United Nations to intervene in the current crisis happening in Haiti, the international community has largely taken no action to start the necessary coalition to address the issues.
UN’s Deputy Secretary-General Calls For Support For Haitian Police As Gang Violence, Political Instability Continues
UN’s Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed on Wednesday urged countries to send an international specialized armed force to Haiti amid gang violence and political instability.
About 60% Of Haiti’s Capital Is Dominated By Gangs, UN Humanitarian Chief Says
As Haiti faces an escalating humanitarian crisis exacerbated by a cholera outbreak and food shortage, U.N. humanitarian chief Ulrika Richardson claims that close to 60% of the capital is controlled by gangs.
US To Expand Temporary Legal Status For Haitian Refugees
The U.S. on Monday expanded the temporary legal status program of the Haitian refugees living in the country as the latter's political and social situation continues to deteriorate.
Kidnapping, Rape Among Other Issues Plaguing Famine-Stricken Port-Au-Prince
Haiti has been plagued by kidnapping cases, said to be a major income source of gangs in the country.
Haiti's National Police Academy Director Harington Rigaud Shot To Death At Training Facility
The head of Haiti’s National Police Academy was shot to death over the weekend in the Pétion-Ville neighborhood of Port-au-Prince.
Dominican Republic Rejects Criticism Of Haitian Deportations As Authorities Ramp Up Border Enforcement
Dominican Republic have reportedly deported 43,900 migrants, largely Haitians, between July and October, but they rejected criticism of Haitian deportations.
Cholera Numbers Increase In Haiti With Over 161 Deaths, 7,000 Suspected Cases
The cholera outbreak in Haiti is getting worse with confirmed cases jumping to more than 700 and cholera-related deaths to about 161.
Haitian Women Forced To Make Drastic Decisions As Gang Wars Worsen
Families have been forced to send their kids to shelters or orphanages in Haiti as gang wars continue to grow worse.
Gas Stations Reopen For First Time In 2 Months In Haiti After Gangs Lifted Fuel Blockades
After a local gang forced a fuel blockade for two months that caused a slowdown in Haiti's economy, gas stations reopened on Saturday.
Haiti Gang Leaders Charged By US Government Over Kidnapping Of Citizens: Report
Seven Haitian gang leaders are being indicted and charged for their role in kidnapping U.S. citizens in Haiti in recent years, including the kidnapping of 16 American missionaries in 2021.