JetBlue flight hit by bullets while leaving violence-plagued Haiti
JetBlue Airways' flight from Haiti to New York was hit by gunfire on the same day a Spirit Airlines jet was attacked, forcing the airline to suspend all flights to the violence-ridden Caribbean nation. announced. JetBlue Flight 935 arrived at John F. Kennedy International Airport on Monday following the Spirit Airlines incident, and flight inspectors […]
Spirit Airlines Flight Hit by Gunfire in Haiti, Flight Attendant Injured
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Spirit Airlines plane hit with gunfire while landing in Haiti; one person injured
Spirit Airlines said its plane was struck by gunfire as it was landing in Haiti and was diverted to a plane in the Dominican Republic, injuring one person. “We have suspended service in Port-au-Prince (PAP) and Cap-Haitien (CAP) pending further evaluation.” low cost airlines said Flight 951 departed Fort Lauderdale on Monday and was scheduled […]
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: […]