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Haiti Finally Establishes Transitional Council to Choose New Leaders

Haiti Establishes Long-Awaited Transitional Council to Choose New Leaders

A new council formed in Haiti aims to select the next prime minister and Cabinet, aiming to ease turmoil in the Caribbean nation. Much of the capital is controlled by criminal gangs.

Haiti: Over 53,000 Leave Port-au-Prince Due to Surge in Gang Violence

Haiti Gang Violence Prompts Over 53,000 Flee Port-au-Prince as Politicians Fight Overpower

Apr 02, 2024 10:08 PM EDT By Ross Key

In March, over 53,000 fled Haiti's capital amid intense gang conflict, leaving civilians vulnerable. Government inaction leaves citizens seeking refuge with no clear resolution in sight.

Haiti: UN Says Death Surge Hits Over 1,500 Due to Gang Violence

Deaths in Haiti Reaches Over 1,500 as Gangs Recruit Children

Mar 28, 2024 10:00 PM EDT By Ross Key

UN reports over 1,500 deaths in Haiti due to gang violence this year, with children among the victims. Additionally, self-defense groups have lynched, stoned, or burned dozens.

Haiti Transitional Council Pledges to Restore 'Public and Democratic Order'

Mar 27, 2024 10:01 PM EDT By Ross Key

A transitional presidential council in Haiti issued its inaugural statement, vowing to reinstate "public and democratic order." Signed by eight of nine members, the declaration signals progress in the prolonged prime minister selection process, hinting at forthcoming official duties.

Haiti Transitional Council Almost Ready Amid Surging Gang Violence

Mar 21, 2024 10:26 PM EDT By Ross Key

UN Chief Guterres praises Haitian groups' formation of transitional council for interim presidency. Recent violent incidents in Port-au-Prince, including downtown and Petion-Ville, amidst escalating gang conflict.

Haiti, Kenya, US Officials Wrap Up Multinational Security Mission Talks, Date Remains Unknown

Haiti, Kenya, US Agree to Send Kenya Police to Fight Haitian Gangs But No Date Yet

Feb 15, 2024 09:49 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Haiti, Kenya, and the US advance discussions on deploying armed forces, yet no specific date is set. The progress signals collaborative efforts, emphasizing ongoing diplomatic efforts between the nations without specifying a concrete timeline for the deployment.

Haiti: Fear Cripples Port-au-Prince Amid Soaring Gang Violence

Jan 19, 2024 09:11 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, faced a lockdown on Thursday due to flaming barricades in multiple neighborhoods, compelling residents to either stay indoors or return home due to soaring gang violence.

Haiti Gang Violence Escalates; UN To Establish Multinational Security Support

UN Security Council Discusses Establishing Multinational Security Support to Fight Haiti Gang Violence

Sep 28, 2023 11:35 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

The UN Security Council is deliberating on establishing a multinational security support mission for Haiti as the country grapples with escalating violence and insecurity driven by entrenched criminal gangs.

Canada to Deploy Warships to Haiti Amid Ongoing Gang Violence

Feb 17, 2023 02:22 AM EST By Mary Webber

A week after a military surveillance plane from Canada was deployed to Haiti to collect information on the activities of Haitian gangs, warships will also be sent to the violence-stricken nation.

Haitian Gangs Killed Officers, Prompting Police to Protest and Block Streets in Haiti

Haitian Gangs Killed Police Officers, Prompting Rebel Cops to Protest and Block Streets in Haiti

Jan 27, 2023 03:39 AM EST By Mary Webber

Angry protests reportedly started in several neighborhoods of Port-Au-Prince in Haiti on Thursday following the recent killings of police officers by Haitian gangs.

Over 100 Haitian Migrants Stranded on Island Near Puerto Rico Being Rescued by U.S. Authorities

Oct 19, 2022 07:43 AM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Authorities in the United States said more than 100 Haitian migrants had been found on an uninhabited island near Puerto Rico.

US, Canada Send Armored Vehicles to Gang Violence-Ravaged Haiti to Bolster Police Force

Oct 16, 2022 11:22 PM EDT By Rick Martin

As gang violence ravages Haiti, the country is getting help from the United States and Canada, sending armored vehicles and other supplies to its police force.

UN Targets Imposing Sanctions Against Notorious Haiti Gang Leader

Oct 15, 2022 12:55 AM EDT By Rick Martin

Gang violence has taken over much of Haiti. Now, the United Nations (UN) is negotiating a resolution to impose sanctions on one of the country's most notorious gang leaders.

Haiti: Journalists Fatally Shot, Bodies Burned While Reporting on Violence

Sep 14, 2022 12:10 AM EDT By Mary Anne R.

Two Haitian journalists were killed while reporting violence in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, on Sunday.

Haiti: Gang Kills and Burns Former Senator and Nephew

Aug 08, 2022 11:01 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The violence in Haiti continues as a former Haitian senator was killed alongside his nephew in an upscale neighborhood near the capital, Port-au-Prince. The former senator was identified as Yvon Buissereth.

Haiti Gang Accused of Burning Courthouse

Jul 27, 2022 11:11 PM EDT By Rick Martin

A courthouse near the Haitian capital of Port-Au-Prince was burned early Tuesday. Prosecutors suspect gang members were responsible for lighting up the courthouse on fire.