Haiti’s interim prime minister fired as security crisis mounts | Haiti
The interim council set up to restore democratic order in Haiti plans to remove interim prime minister Garry Coneil and replace him with businessman Alix Didier Fissueme, making the Caribbean nation's There are signs that the turmoil will further intensify. The decision is outlined in a council ordinance seen by The Associated Press and is […]
U.N. Warns Haiti Conflict Has ‘Worsened’ as Gangs Expand Attack Area
The United Nations Integration Office in Haiti (BINUH) said on Tuesday that a country riven by poverty and violence, as ambitious gangs are not just terrorizing people on their turf, but attacking areas they do not yet control. He said the situation in the country was “unfortunately getting worse.” They are already in control. “The […]
Haiti residents fear ‘fate is in God’s hands’ after gang commits worst mass killing in decades | Haiti
The killers came under cover of darkness and, after crossing the Artibonite River on an abandoned bridge, armed with automatic weapons and knives, they ransacked this once-quiet rural community. “[They] They were like headless chickens, shooting at anyone they saw,” said Louiseul François, a resident of the Haitian town of Pon Sonde, who managed to […]
Dominican Republic Increases Deportations as Haiti Crisis Worsens
The Dominican Republic announced Wednesday it would implement an “immediate” program to deport up to 10,000 migrants a week. Although the announcement did not say these deportations would specifically target Haitians, the majority of immigrants to the Dominican Republic are from neighboring countries with serious problems, and as Haiti collapses, The Dominican Republic has steadily […]
UN extends Haiti mission mandate after dropping push for larger peacekeeping effort
The United Nations Security Council on Monday unanimously renewed the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) to combat armed groups in Haiti after the United States stopped pushing for an expanded peacekeeping force effort. The resolution, led by the United States and Ecuador, would extend the MSS for another year until October 2025, giving police more […]
Haiti Scolds Americans over Springfield Concerns, Demands Reparations at U.N.
Edgarde Leblanc Fils, head of Haiti's Transitional Presidential Council, called for “historic reparations” for Haiti at the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday, saying the international community has an “essential role” in Haiti's recovery. insisted. Interim Presidential Council established by LeBlanc preside over Ober was established in late April following lengthy political negotiations to serve […]
U.S. Warns Against Visiting Haiti Due to Crime, Civil Unrest
U.S. authorities have again issued strong warnings against travel to Haiti, a Caribbean nation plagued by violent crime and gang activity. The U.S. State Department said in a travel advisory on Wednesday: Specified Haiti is currently at “Level 4: Do Not Travel” and has been under a state of emergency since March. The recommendation continues: […]
Haiti fuel truck explosion kills 24, leaves dozens severely burned
A fuel truck explosion occurred in Haiti's southern peninsula, killing 24 people and injuring 40, half of whom suffered third-degree burns. Prime Minister Gary Conille visited the scene near Miragoan and arranged for the evacuation by helicopter of the most seriously injured victims. Ambulances were dispatched to help people with severe burns and to ease […]
Blinken says he'll push to increase UN funding for Haiti counter-gang mission
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the United States would push for funding an international police force to fight armed gangs in Haiti. Blinken He told reporters at a press conference. While in Port-au-Prince on Thursday, he met with Haitian leaders to discuss how to increase support for a U.N. assistance mission that is seeking […]
DHS restarts migrant flights from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela — weeks after halting program over ‘fraud’ concerns
The Department of Homeland Security announced Thursday that it would resume air transport of migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela to the United States, one month after suspending the program due to possible large-scale “fraud.” Under the Harris-Biden administration, the program allowed up to 30,000 migrants from four countries to enter the U.S. each […]