As gang violence rages, UN expert says Haiti now needs 5,000 foreign police
8 months, 3 weeks ago

As gang violence rages, UN expert says Haiti now needs 5,000 foreign police

Al Jazeera  

New report says the number of victims of gang violence has surged, calls for rapid deployment of UN-backed international security force. Haiti needs up to 5,000 international police to tackle “catastrophic” gang violence that has killed more than 1,500 people in the first three months of this year alone, including many children, according to a United Nations expert. Gangs are also using sexual violence “to brutalize, punish and control people,” the report said, citing women raped during gang attacks in neighbourhoods, “in many cases after seeing their husbands killed in front of them”. “The recent escalation of violence has heightened human rights abuses, including killings, kidnappings, and rapes, especially against women and young girls,” the report said, and called on states to support the rapid deployment of a UN-backed international security force. UN officials in July last year said Haiti needed between 1,000 and 2,000 international police trained to deal with gangs but O’Neill said on Thursday the situation is so much worse today that double that number and more are needed to help police regain control of security.

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UN publishes new death toll for massacre of older people and Vodou religious leaders in Haiti
7 hours, 18 minutes ago

UN publishes new death toll for massacre of older people and Vodou religious leaders in Haiti

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The United Nations raised the death toll of a recent massacre in which dozens of older people and Vodou religious leaders were killed by a gang in Haiti, and called on officials to bring the perpetrators to justice. Integrated Office in Haiti said in a report published on Monday that between Dec. 6 and 11 more than …

Haitians demand protection after gang leader massacres dozens of people to avenge son’s death
1 week, 6 days ago

Haitians demand protection after gang leader massacres dozens of people to avenge son’s death

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — A gang leader accused of killing more than 100 people in Haiti’s capital to avenge his son’s death was still persecuting residents on Tuesday, according to a rare witness account. Mackenson Cangé, whose father was among the victims, told Magik9 radio station that residents in the gang-controlled area said gunmen were still hunting down older people and …

Haiti gang kills 180 people, mostly elderly, over suspicion of black magic
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2 weeks ago

Haiti gang kills 180 people, mostly elderly, over suspicion of black magic

India Today  

Around 180 people were killed over the weekend in Haiti's Cite Soleil area, Haiti's prime minister's office said on Monday, after attacks that an NGO said were ordered by a gang leader who suspected his child had been made ill using witchcraft. The National Human Rights Defense Network, an NGO in Haiti that monitors state institutions and promotes human rights …

Haiti gang kills 184 people over witchcraft accusation, UN says
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Haiti gang kills 184 people over witchcraft accusation, UN says

Al Jazeera  

The killings are a personal vendetta of a gang boss who believes witchcraft caused his son’s death, rights groups say. At least 184 people were killed over the weekend in one of the poorest neighbourhoods of Haiti’s capital, the United Nations says, with human rights groups attributing the killings to a personal vendetta by a local gang leader. Haiti’s government …

Under assault by gangs in Haiti, a Kenyan-led mission fights back
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Under assault by gangs in Haiti, a Kenyan-led mission fights back

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — An armored vehicle carrying Kenyan police rumbles through Haiti’s capital with a shattered window that a high-caliber bullet failed to penetrate, a permanent sign of violence the officers face almost daily in Port-au-Prince. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print A Kenyan police officer part of a UN-backed multinational force runs …

The number of children recruited by gangs in Haiti soars by 70%, UNICEF says
4 weeks ago

The number of children recruited by gangs in Haiti soars by 70%, UNICEF says

Associated Press  

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Gangs in Haiti are recruiting children at unprecedented levels, with the number of minors targeted soaring by 70% in the past year, according to a report released Monday by UNICEF. Currently, between 30% to 50% of all gang members in the violence-wracked country are children, according to the U.N. “This is a very concerning trend,” …

Gang recruitment of Haitian children soars by 70 percent: UN
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Gang recruitment of Haitian children soars by 70 percent: UN

Al Jazeera  

Haitian gangs increasingly target children, using them as informants, fighters, and forced labor, says UNICEF report. “Children in Haiti are trapped in a vicious cycle – recruited into the very armed groups that are fueling their desperation, and the numbers are growing,” said UNICEF executive director and Inter-Agency Standing Committee principal advocate for Haiti, Catherine Russell. “This unacceptable trend must …

Haiti wonders what’s next as gang violence surges and the push for a UN peacekeeping mission flops
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Haiti wonders what’s next as gang violence surges and the push for a UN peacekeeping mission flops

Associated Press  

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — When Kenyan police arrived in Haiti as part of a U.N.-backed mission earlier this year to tackle gang violence, hopes were high. Coordinated gang attacks on prisons, police stations and the main international airport had crippled the country’s capital and forced the prime minister to resign, plunging Haiti into an unprecedented crisis. Share Share Copy …

Haiti’s children ‘dragged into hell’ as gang violence rages
1 month ago

Haiti’s children ‘dragged into hell’ as gang violence rages

Al Jazeera  

Many Haitian children face the stark choice of joining a gang or suffering from violence, poverty and hunger engulfing them. Yet for Haiti’s children — the millions caught in the crossfire, no longer able to attend school, or pushed to join the armed gangs amid crippling poverty — the situation is especially dire. The UN’s humanitarian agency said these kids …

At least 150 people killed over past week in Haiti’s Port-au-Prince: UN
1 month ago

At least 150 people killed over past week in Haiti’s Port-au-Prince: UN

Al Jazeera  

UN official warns millions of Haitians ‘being held hostage’ amid a surge in gang-related violence in the Haitian capital. At least 150 people have been killed in Port-au-Prince over the past week, the United Nations says, as the Haitian capital reels from a surge in gang violence. “Port-au-Prince’s estimated four million people are practically being held hostage as gangs now …

UN chief alarmed by escalating violence in Haiti: Spokesperson
1 month ago

UN chief alarmed by escalating violence in Haiti: Spokesperson

China Daily  

A woman carries a piece of furniture on her head while fleeing her neighbourhood following gang attacks that sparked a violent civilian response, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Nov 19, 2024. UNITED NATIONS - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is alarmed by the escalating violence in Haiti, where armed gangs are reported to be gaining ground in the capital Port-au-Prince, his spokesperson said …

Haitian authorities say 28 alleged gang members killed by police, residents
1 month ago

Haitian authorities say 28 alleged gang members killed by police, residents

Al Jazeera  

Armed gangs attacked a wealthy suburb of the capital, police say, as part of an effort to bring down the government. The Haitian National Police have reported that 28 alleged gang members were killed by state security forces and armed residents in the latest clashes in the capital city of Port-au-Prince. The police say that two vehicles carrying alleged gang …

Masses of residents flee homes in Haiti’s capital as gangs ratchet up violence
1 month, 1 week ago

Masses of residents flee homes in Haiti’s capital as gangs ratchet up violence

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Masses of residents fled a running battle Thursday between gang members and police in one of the few neighborhoods of Haiti’s capital that hadn’t already been fully taken over by gangs, as violence flared amid political turmoil. “I’ve lived here 40 years of my life and I’ve never seen it this bad.” Violence has exploded in the …

Police Battle Gangs in Port-au-Prince, Threatening Residents and Journalists
2 months ago

Police Battle Gangs in Port-au-Prince, Threatening Residents and Journalists

Associated Press  

Police in Haiti are battling a gang coalition to seize control of the entire capital, Port-au-Prince. The coalition, known as Viv Ansanm, has been responsible for launching large-scale attacks on critical government infrastructure starting in February, eventually leading to the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. The coalition has also unified to fight a U.N.-backed mission led by Kenyan police …

Police in Haiti battle a gang coalition trying to seize control of the entire capital
2 months ago

Police in Haiti battle a gang coalition trying to seize control of the entire capital

LA Times  

Soldiers patrol amid the sound of gunshots heard in the distance, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Thursday. Officers seized control of several areas as they keep pursuing gang members, Haiti’s National Police said in a statement late Sunday. In a video posted on social media, gang members hoisted automatic weapons in the air and cheered as they claimed control over parts …

Haitians leave their homes in several neighborhoods to escape more gang violence in the capital
2 months ago

Haitians leave their homes in several neighborhoods to escape more gang violence in the capital

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Haiti's police union said on its social media channels …

The death toll in a gang attack on a small Haitian town rises to 115, a local official says
2 months, 2 weeks ago

The death toll in a gang attack on a small Haitian town rises to 115, a local official says

LA Times  

Relatives carry the coffin of Jean Louis Jeune Gracien, who was killed during an attack by armed gangs, at his funeral in Pont-Sonde, Haiti, on Tuesday. The death toll in a brutal gang attack last week on a small town in central Haiti has risen to 115, a local official told the Associated Press on Wednesday. The U.N. had previously …

Haitian gangs recruiting children as executioners and sex slaves
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Haitian gangs recruiting children as executioners and sex slaves

The Telegraph  

Haitian gangs have stepped up their recruitment of children to use as executioners and sex slaves. Meanwhile, young girls are being used as sex slaves and discarded when they become pregnant, according to a new report by Human Rights Watch, which interviewed dozens of sources in Haiti, including government officials, aid workers, parents and children. The United Nations has previously …

Brutal Gang Attack on Haitian Town Leaves at Least 70 Dead
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Brutal Gang Attack on Haitian Town Leaves at Least 70 Dead

Associated Press  

A week-long gang attack in Haiti has resulted in the deaths of at least 70 people, with the majority of victims being killed by gunshot wounds to the head. The attack, which took place in the Artibonite region, has left hundreds of families seeking shelter in an outdoor plaza in the nearby coastal city of Saint-Marc. The Haitian government has …

Brutal gang attack on a small Haitian town killed at least 70 people, U.N. says
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Brutal gang attack on a small Haitian town killed at least 70 people, U.N. says

LA Times  

Kenyan police officers stationed in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, as part of an effort to control violent gangs stand at attention as Kenyan President William Ruto, right, arrives at their base for a recent visit. The tally of victims killed in this week’s brutal attack on a small town in central Haiti by heavily armed gang members has risen to at least …

Guatemala to send 150 military police officers to help fight gangs in Haiti
3 months ago

Guatemala to send 150 military police officers to help fight gangs in Haiti

LA Times  

The president of Guatemala, Cesar Bernardo Arevalo de Leon, speaks to the United Nations General Assembly during the Summit of the Future on Sunday at the U.N. headquarters. Guatemalan President Bernardo Arévalo said Tuesday at the U.N. General Assembly that his country would send 150 military police officers to help Haiti fight violent gangs. The announcement comes as a U.N.-backed …

As UN meets, Haitians express hopelessness at finding an international solution to gang crisis
3 months ago

As UN meets, Haitians express hopelessness at finding an international solution to gang crisis

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — As world leaders meeting in the United Nations this week discuss the future of efforts to rein in the gangs strangling Haiti, Haitians are expressing hopelessness that an international response can turn the tide of violence. But in a visit to Haiti by Kenya’s President William Ruto over the weekend – on his way to the United …

As UN meets, Haitians express hopelessness at finding an international solution to gang crisis
3 months ago

As UN meets, Haitians express hopelessness at finding an international solution to gang crisis

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. But in a visit to …

Haiti's insecurity is worsening as gangs seize more territory, UN rights expert says
3 months ago

Haiti's insecurity is worsening as gangs seize more territory, UN rights expert says

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A U.N. human rights expert …

Haitian and Kenyan police try to oust gangs from a rough part of Haiti’s capital
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Haitian and Kenyan police try to oust gangs from a rough part of Haiti’s capital

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Haitian forces working with police sent from Kenya have launched a joint operation to oust criminal gangs from one of the roughest neighborhoods of Haiti’s capital, Prime Minister Garry Conille said Wednesday. Conille did not provide further details of the operation and did not take questions during his brief news conference, but he called on Haitians to …

More Kenyan police deploy to tackle Haiti violence
5 months, 1 week ago

More Kenyan police deploy to tackle Haiti violence

Al Jazeera  

Another 200 Kenyan police officers have arrived in Haiti under a United Nations-backed mission to try to quell rampant gang violence in the troubled Caribbean nation. The Kenyan contingent of what is shaping up to be a multinational mission has run into persistent legal challenges in Nairobi, where embattled President William Ruto is simultaneously trying to calm roiling antigovernment protests …

200 additional Kenyan police arrive in Haiti in U.N.-backed mission to fight criminal gangs
5 months, 1 week ago

200 additional Kenyan police arrive in Haiti in U.N.-backed mission to fight criminal gangs

LA Times  

People walk past an armored police vehicle patrolling the streets in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Monday. A second contingent of 200 police officers from Kenya arrived Tuesday in Haiti to bolster a U.N.-backed mission led by the East African country to battle violent gangs in the troubled Caribbean country. Authorities have declined to provide details on the Kenyans’ assignments, citing security …

The UN condemns increasing gang violence and criminal activity in Haiti that is undermining peace
5 months, 1 week ago

The UN condemns increasing gang violence and criminal activity in Haiti that is undermining peace

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a resolution condemning “in the strongest terms” the increasing gang violence and criminal activity in Haiti that is undermining peace, stability and security in the country and the region. The council extended the U.N. political mission in Haiti known as BINUH until July 15, 2025, with a mandate to support the …

In first comments, the Kenyan force in Haiti says ‘no room for failure’ against powerful gangs
5 months, 2 weeks ago

In first comments, the Kenyan force in Haiti says ‘no room for failure’ against powerful gangs

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The head of the Kenya-led multinational force tasked with curbing gang violence in Haiti said on Monday “there’s no room for failure” and that the United Nations-backed police mission was committed to ensuring democratic elections in the Caribbean nation. Still, major questions remain about the the Kenyan force, which arrived late last month in Haiti — months …

Haiti’s prime minister says Kenyan police are crucial to controlling gangs, early days are positive
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Haiti’s prime minister says Kenyan police are crucial to controlling gangs, early days are positive

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille told the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday that recently deployed Kenyan police will be crucial to helping control the country’s gangs and moving toward democratic elections — and he called feedback from their initial days in the capital “extremely, extremely positive.” He said his government will focus on addressing gang violence and …

Kenyan police arrival in Haiti marks new era for security, prime minister tells UN
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Kenyan police arrival in Haiti marks new era for security, prime minister tells UN

Hindustan Times  

By Sarah Morland and Michelle Nichols Kenyan police arrival in Haiti marks new era for security, prime minister tells UN UNITED NATIONS, - Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille told the U.N. Security Council on Wednesday that the arrival of the first Kenyan police officers under a U.N.-backed mission marked a critical stage to restoring security in a country ravaged by …

Haiti’s gang violence has displaced 300,000 children, the U.N. says
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Haiti’s gang violence has displaced 300,000 children, the U.N. says

LA Times  

A server ladles soup into a container as children line up to receive food at a shelter for families displaced by gang violence in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Gang violence in Haiti has displaced more than 300,000 children since March, the U.N. children’s agency said this week as the Caribbean country struggles to curb killings and kidnappings. “Displaced children are in desperate …

Haiti’s gang violence has displaced 300,000 children, the UN says
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Haiti’s gang violence has displaced 300,000 children, the UN says

Associated Press  

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Gang violence in Haiti has displaced more than 300,000 children since March, the U.N. children’s agency said Tuesday as the Caribbean country struggles to curb killings and kidnappings. “Displaced children are in desperate need of a safe and protective environment, and increased support and funding from the international community.” Gangs now control at least 80% …

Haitians hold their breath as newly arrived Kenyan police force prepares to face gangs
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Haitians hold their breath as newly arrived Kenyan police force prepares to face gangs

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Anticipation is mingling with fear across Haiti as the country welcomes the fourth major foreign intervention in its history to fight gang violence choking the Caribbean country. Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille shakes hands with Kenyan police at their base in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Kenyan police stand at their base during a visit by …

Kenyan police arrive in Haiti in U.N.-backed force to face gangs
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Kenyan police arrive in Haiti in U.N.-backed force to face gangs

LA Times  

Police from Kenya deplane at the Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Tuesday. The first U.N.-backed contingent of foreign police arrived in Haiti on Tuesday, nearly two years after the troubled Caribbean country urgently requested help to quell a surge in gang violence. World & Nation Haitian police meet Kenyan commanders ahead of U.N.-backed deployment to fight gangs …

Gang violence in Haiti has displaced nearly 580,000 people, a new U.N. report says
6 months ago

Gang violence in Haiti has displaced nearly 580,000 people, a new U.N. report says

LA Times  

Surging violence in Haiti from clashes between security forces and armed gangs since March has displaced nearly 580,000 people, according to a report from the U.N. migration agency, a sobering figure that underscores the magnitude of the Caribbean nation’s crisis. Haiti has long faced unrest, but at the end of February gangs unleashed coordinated attacks, with gunmen taking control of …

Gang violence in Haiti has displaced nearly 580,000 people, a new UN report says
6 months ago

Gang violence in Haiti has displaced nearly 580,000 people, a new UN report says

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Surging violence in Haiti from clashes with armed gangs since March has displaced nearly 580,000 people, according to a new report from the U.N. migration agency, a sobering figure that underscores the magnitude of the Caribbean nation’s crisis. Haiti has long faced unrest but at the end of February, gangs unleashed coordinated attacks with gunmen taking control …

Haiti police meet Kenyan commanders ahead of deployment of UN-backed mission to fight gangs
6 months ago

Haiti police meet Kenyan commanders ahead of deployment of UN-backed mission to fight gangs

Associated Press  

NAIROBI, Kenya — A team of Haitian police commanders on Tuesday met Kenya’s inspector general of police ahead of a planned deployment to the violence-hit Caribbean country expected to take place by the end of June. “We are counting on your support,” Haitian Police official Joachim Prohete told Kenya’s Inspector Japhet Koome in a meeting in Nairobi, as police clashed …

Haitian leaders oust police chief and appoint a new one as gang violence claims officers’ lives
6 months, 1 week ago

Haitian leaders oust police chief and appoint a new one as gang violence claims officers’ lives

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Haitian leaders have ousted Frantz Elbé, the beleaguered director of Haiti’s National Police, following months of criticism that he wasn’t doing enough to protect officers under assault by gangs. A government official not authorized to speak to the media told The Associated Press on Saturday that former Haitian police chief Normil Rameau will once again take the …

Haiti to replace national police chief in effort to counter gang violence
6 months, 1 week ago

Haiti to replace national police chief in effort to counter gang violence

Al Jazeera  

Newly installed Prime Minister Garry Conille has pledged to bring security to crisis-wracked nation and strengthen police. The newly installed government in Haiti has announced the replacement of the head of the beleaguered national police force, in the latest effort to respond to gang violence in the crisis-wracked country. Speaking to the Reuters news agency after the change was announced …

Haitians demand the resignation and arrest of the country’s police chief after a new gang attack
7 months, 1 week ago

Haitians demand the resignation and arrest of the country’s police chief after a new gang attack

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — A growing number of civilians and police officers are demanding the dismissal and arrest of Haiti’s police chief as heavily armed gangs launched a new attack in the capital of Port-au-Prince, seizing control of yet another police station early Saturday. He called Frantz Elbé, director of Haiti’s National Police, incapable and incompetent: “Monsieur Elbé has failed.” Jean-Baptiste …

New leaders take on Haiti’s chaos as those living in fear demand swift solutions to gang violence
7 months, 3 weeks ago

New leaders take on Haiti’s chaos as those living in fear demand swift solutions to gang violence

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — It has been only a day since the transitional presidential council was installed in Haiti, and the list of demands on the Caribbean nation’s new leaders is rapidly growing. “I don’t expect he presidential council to come up with a solution.” However, the council could push for disarmament and find ways to ease poverty in the slums, …

Haiti prime minister resigns as new government takes shape to lead country gripped by deadly gang violence
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Haiti prime minister resigns as new government takes shape to lead country gripped by deadly gang violence

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Haiti's prime minister has …

Haiti’s government scrambles to impose tight security measures as council inauguration imminent
8 months ago

Haiti’s government scrambles to impose tight security measures as council inauguration imminent

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Armored vehicles roll slowly past Haiti’s National Palace as police scan the horizon for gangs. “No one out here is safe,” said Josil Djaimeska, 33, as he waved his hand in reference to the sprawling public park known as Champ de Mars where he sat Tuesday morning near the palace. In a speech Monday at the U.N. …

Another foreign intervention will not solve the crisis in Haiti
8 months ago

Another foreign intervention will not solve the crisis in Haiti

Al Jazeera  

On March 12, Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry tendered his resignation amid escalating violence in the country. Meanwhile, the United States backed yet another foreign intervention, promising $100m for a United Nations force to be deployed in Haiti. The practice of allocating land for free industrial zones and the cultivation of cash crops for export that benefit foreign corporations and …

Transitional council in Haiti to choose new leaders is formally established amid gang violence
8 months, 1 week ago

Transitional council in Haiti to choose new leaders is formally established amid gang violence

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — A transitional council tasked with choosing Haiti’s next prime minister and Cabinet was established Friday in a move supporters hope will help quell turmoil in the troubled Caribbean country where most of the capital remains under the grip of criminal gangs. “The establishment of the.politically inclusive council signals the possibility of a new beginning for Haiti,” a …

Full scale of Haiti brutal gang violence revealed as children listed among victims
8 months, 1 week ago

Full scale of Haiti brutal gang violence revealed as children listed among victims

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The report released on Wednesday by the rights group …

A journalist. An army sergeant. An 80-year-old patient. Haitian human rights group details gang toll
8 months, 1 week ago

A journalist. An army sergeant. An 80-year-old patient. Haitian human rights group details gang toll

LA Times  

People take cover from gunfire during clashes between police and gangs near the National Palace in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, this week. A new report released by a Haitian human rights group details the horrific violence unleashed this year by gangs who kill, rape and maim with impunity amid a political vacuum. “This year it’s much worse, and it’s all about the …

A journalist. An army sergeant. An 80-year-old patient. Haitian human rights group details gang toll
8 months, 1 week ago

A journalist. An army sergeant. An 80-year-old patient. Haitian human rights group details gang toll

Associated Press  

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A photographer slain in a drive-by shooting. A new report released by a Haitian human rights group details the horrific violence unleashed this year by gangs who kill, rape and maim with impunity amid a political vacuum. The report released Wednesday by the rights group found that among those killed were seven people aboard a …

Haiti’s surge in gang violence has led more than 53,000 to flee the capital in less than three weeks
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Haiti’s surge in gang violence has led more than 53,000 to flee the capital in less than three weeks

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — More than 53,000 people have fled Haiti’s capital in less than three weeks, the vast majority to escape unrelenting gang violence, according to a United Nations report released Tuesday. “Our humanitarian colleagues emphasized that these departments do not have sufficient infrastructure, and host communities do not have sufficient resources, to cope with the large number of people …

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