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Haiti Crisis: Human Rights Groups Urge Dominican Republic To Stop Deporting Refugees as Violence Escalates

The Haiti crisis has forced many to flee the country, with some going to neighboring Dominican Republic. However, the government there is just deporting these refugees.

Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry To Resign Amid Soaring Gang Violence

Mar 12, 2024 09:40 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry will resign amid escalating chaos as gangs target government structures. Social order teeters on the edge in the Caribbean nation ravaged by violence.

Antony Blinken Meets with Caribbean Leaders in Jamaica, Pledges $100M More to Support Haiti Security Mission

Mar 11, 2024 09:33 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

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.

Haiti Crisis: Gangs Attack Police Stations While CARICOM Leaders Call Emergency Meeting

Mar 10, 2024 09:38 PM EDT By Rick Martin

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.

US Military Evacuates Staff, Boost Security at the Embassy Amid Haiti Soaring Violence

Mar 10, 2024 09:03 PM EDT By BERT HOOVER

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: US Pressures Prime Minster Ariel Henry To Resign Amid Rising Violence

Mar 06, 2024 08:27 PM EST By BERT HOOVER

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.

Haiti Prime Minister Meets With Caribbean Leaders To Discuss Foreign Force Deployment

Feb 25, 2024 10:37 PM EST By Rick Martin

As the Haiti Crisis continued, Caribbean leaders, including Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry, met to discuss the deployment of foreign troops to the country.

Haiti Crisis: UN Security Council Approves Sending Security Forces To Country Led By Kenya

Oct 02, 2023 10:46 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The UN Security Council has now decided on how to deal with the Haiti Crisis, and their solution is to send a peacekeeping force led by Kenya to fight the gangs taking over the country.

Haiti Crisis: US Pledges $100 Million After Kenya Proposed To Send Multinational Force

Sep 25, 2023 02:08 AM EDT By Rick Martin

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced that the country will pledge to help a UN multinational force led by Kenya that will be dealing with the Haiti Crisis.

Haiti Crisis Explained: How Did It Get This Bad?

Sep 18, 2023 08:27 PM EDT By Rick Martin

Saying that Haiti is in crisis would be an understatement as gangs run most of the capital, Port-au-Prince, while its neighbor, the Dominican Republic, has just shut down its borders.

Haiti: 20 Armed Men Storm Hospital, Forcing Doctors Without Borders To Suspend Treatments

Haiti Crisis Continues as 20 Armed Men Storm Hospital, Forcing Doctors Without Borders To Suspend Treatments

Jul 09, 2023 10:26 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The Haiti crisis continues to simmer as armed gangs attack a Port-au-Prince hospital, forcing aid group Doctors Without Borders to suspend their treatment.

Haiti Crisis Worsens as Severe Rains and Floods Kill 15 People While Gang Violence Continues

Jun 04, 2023 11:25 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The Haiti Crisis continues as heavy rains and massive floods add to the country's growing list of problems that include gang violence and a cholera outbreak.

Haiti Crisis: 2 Journalists Killed as Gang Violence Worsens

Haiti Crisis: 2 Journalists Killed Amid Alarming Rise in Gang Violence

Apr 28, 2023 09:53 PM EDT By Rick Martin

The Haiti crisis continues, as the gang violence in the country has resulted in the killing of two journalists in the capital, Port-au-Prince,

Canada Sends High-Tech Military Plane to Haiti to Survey Gang Activity

Feb 08, 2023 02:16 AM EST By Rick Martin

Canada has deployed a military surveillance plane over Haiti to collect information on the activities of Haitian gangs.

Jamaica Prime Minister Offers to Send Troop to Haiti as Country Faces Crisis

Feb 01, 2023 08:48 PM EST By Rick Martin

Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness has told their House of Representatives that Jamaica is willing to send in troops to help keep the peace in Haiti.