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Haiti

Haiti is one of two nations, along with the Dominican Republic, that make up the Hispaniola Island in the Caribbean Sea. The country is in crisis after gangs took control of the capital and largest city, Port-au-Prince.

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November 22, 2024

Haiti slams Macron's 'unfriendly and inappropriate' remarks

November 20, 2024

Haiti: Doctors Without Borders halts work in Port-au-Prince

November 12, 2024

US bans flights to Haiti after airliner hit by gunfire

November 11, 2024

Haiti's transitional council to oust interim PM Conille

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Haiti Violence

Gang violence hits Haiti as new prime minister sworn in

Gang violence hits Haiti as new prime minister sworn in

Businessman Alix Didier Fils-Aime has pledged to rescue the country — a task in which numerous predecessors have failed.
PoliticsNovember 12, 202402:04 min
Immacula Civil, a survivor of gang violence in Haiti

Haiti gang violence survivor: 'I have lost hope'

Haiti gang violence survivor: 'I have lost hope'

Haitians have endured years of gang violence. DW's Mariel Mueller traveled to the capital to speak with survivors.
CrimeNovember 1, 202403:41 min
The inside of an armoured police vehicle with Kenyan police officers in Port-au-Prince

Kenyan police patrol gang-ridden Haiti capital

Kenyan police patrol gang-ridden Haiti capital

A UN-mandated Kenya-led force is on the ground in the capital Port-au-Prince to restore security.
ConflictsOctober 17, 202408:00 min
Masked and armoured police officers patrol Port-au-Prince after after gangs attacked neighbourhoods and set houses on fire

Dozens killed in Haiti gang attack

Dozens killed in Haiti gang attack

At least 70 people have reportedly been killed in a major gang attack near Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince.
CrimeOctober 5, 202402:01 min
close up of woman dancing during a Vodou ceremony.

Fact check: Disinformation targets Haitian migrants

Fact check: Disinformation targets Haitian migrants

Disinformation against Haitian migrants is now baselessly connecting the pet-eating accusations to Vodou rituals.
PoliticsSeptember 13, 2024
Kenia | UN Friedensmission in Haiti

Why is Kenya leading the security mission in Haiti?

Why is Kenya leading the security mission in Haiti?

Kenya has deployed the first contingent of officers to lead a multinational mission to tackle gang violence in Haiti.
PoliticsJune 25, 202401:19 min
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People pass by a chain link fence during a demonstration in Haiti

Haiti faces humanitarian crisis in wake of political unrest

The United Nations has warned there could be problems getting aid supplies through to the Caribbean country.
ConflictsMarch 15, 202402:02 min
A man rolling a tire into a blockade of burning tires on the streets of Port-au-Prince

Haiti in turmoil as police riot over officer deaths

The Haitian government is under mounting pressure amid violent protests by police. The UN is considering sending troops.
PoliticsJanuary 28, 2023
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