Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a $100 million U.S. contribution to a UN-backed multinational security force, aiding Haitian police against gangs. An extra $33 million in humanitarian aid will also be provided, addressing critical needs in the region.
Several gangs in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince have launched massive attacks on at least three police stations, leading police and palace guards to fight back.
The US military, on Sunday, deployed additional forces to enhance security at the US Embassy in Haiti, facilitating the departure of nonessential personnel. The move aims to address heightened concerns and safeguard embassy personnel amid uncertain conditions.
Haiti declared a month-long state of emergency and imposed a curfew in Port-au-Prince following ongoing attacks by armed gangs on vital government facilities. The measures aim to address the escalating security crisis.
Prime Minister Ariel Henry, amid Haiti's crisis, was a route home from a diplomatic mission when the US State Department conveyed a message midair on Tuesday. The situation underscores the ongoing challenges facing the Haitian leader.
The Biden administration has decided against deploying US troops to assist Haiti amid a security crisis. Gang leaders orchestrating attacks on crucial sites like the main seaport, airports, and prisons prompted this response, according to a White House official's statement to McClatchy.
Haiti's government declared a state of emergency on Sunday as thousands of inmates reportedly escaped its largest prison amid escalating gang violence. The surge in lawlessness has disrupted the Caribbean nation for months.
Armed gangs stormed Haiti's main prison, triggering an explosion of violence in the capital, leading to hundreds of inmates fleeing. The incident resulted in at least five deaths on Sunday, raising concerns about the deteriorating security situation in the country.
Approximately 1,000 Kenyan police officers are poised for deployment to Haiti, aiming to address escalating gang violence in the region. The move reflects international efforts to curb the security crisis in Haiti.
Intense gunfire rattled Haiti's capital as a formidable gang leader declared intent to seize the police chief and government ministers. Prime Minister Ariel Henry, currently in Kenya, aims to solidify plans for deploying a foreign armed force to combat gangs in his absence.
The US government reaffirms its commitment to aid in restoring peace in Haiti, pledging financial assistance, equipment, and logistical support for a multinational force. The actual deployment timeline for this assistance remains uncertain.
As the Haiti Crisis continued, Caribbean leaders, including Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry, met to discuss the deployment of foreign troops to the country.
In the ongoing investigation of the 2021 assassination of Haiti's former president, Jovenel Moise, the judge has charged 50 individuals, including his widow, Martine Moise, and a former prime minister. The information was leaked to local media.
Haiti's former first lady, Martine Moise, expressed dissatisfaction, stating her husband "had not done anything for us" during his presidency. She reportedly sought to succeed him with the support of then-Prime Minister Claude Joseph.
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.
Police fatally shot five armed environmental protection agents in Haiti's capital during ongoing protests demanding Prime Minister Ariel Henry's resignation.
