In a devastating act of violence, members of the Gran Grif gang attacked the town of Pont-Sondé in central Haiti on Thursday, leaving at least 70 people dead, including three infants. The United Nations Human Rights Office confirmed the attack, which also resulted in...
Dominican Republic to Deport Up to 10,000 Haitians Weekly, Citing Migration Concerns
The Dominican Republic has announced plans to intensify the deportation of Haitian migrants, with up to 10,000 individuals set to be expelled each week. The move was confirmed by government spokesman Homero Figueroa on Wednesday, as the country grapples with what it...
Haiti Tanker Truck Explosion Leaves Over 16 Dead and 40 Injured
In a tragic incident in southern Haiti, a tanker truck explosion has resulted in the deaths of more than 16 people and injured about 40 others. The explosion occurred in the Nippes region, near Miragoane, as victims were attempting to collect leaking fuel from the...
Haitian Youths Rush to Enlist as Military Seeks Recruits to Combat Gangs
In the heart of downtown Port-au-Prince, a small radio crackled with an announcement that could change lives. Haiti’s military was seeking new recruits, and for 21-year-old Maurenceley Clerge, who repairs and sells smartphones at a street stall, it was an opportunity...
As International Mission Begins, Kenyan Police Face Intense Challenges in Haiti
Kenyan police, part of the newly formed Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS), are facing significant challenges in Haiti as they work to combat entrenched gang violence in the capital, Port-au-Prince. Since the MSS's arrival at the end of June, criminal...
Haiti’s New Prime Minister Discharged from Hospital After Brief Stay
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Haiti’s newly appointed prime minister, Garry Conille, has been discharged from the hospital after a brief stay. Conille, who arrived in the country just days ago, was hospitalized late Saturday in Port-au-Prince after feeling unwell...
Three Missionaries, Including American Couple, Killed by Gang in Haiti as Country Faces Spiraling Violence
Port-au-Prince, Haiti — A tragic incident has unfolded in Haiti where three missionaries, including an American couple, were killed by a notorious gang, highlighting the escalating danger and lawlessness in the country. Jean-Dickens Toussaint and his wife, Abigail,...
Haitian Citizens Demand Resignation and Arrest of Police Chief Amid Escalating Gang Violence.
As heavily armed gangs continue to wreak havoc in Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince, a chorus of voices, including civilians and police officers, is clamoring for the dismissal and arrest of the country's police chief. The latest attack unfolded in the coastal...
The Dominican Republic Warns It Cannot Provide Further Assistance to Haiti Due to Domestic Stability Concerns
The government of the Dominican Republic issued a warning on Monday, stating that it cannot offer additional aid to its neighbor Haiti due to the worsening situation of violence and deprivation in recent months. During its appearance before the UN Security Council on...
Haiti’s Transition Council Set to Elect Next President Amidst Escalating Violence
In response to the escalating gang violence plaguing Haiti, the country's transition council announced plans to vote for the next president on Tuesday. This move is part of a broader effort to restore stability to the Caribbean nation. The transition council assumed...