A Haitian television network has reported that its premises, along with those of other businesses, were “looted and set on fire” this weekend by members of the Viv Ansanm gang in the capital, Port-au-Prince. This incident occurred just days after the same group attacked the headquarters of Radio Télévision du Caribe (RTCV), the largest media […]

The United States has extended its ban on flights to Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, until September 8, citing the worsening gang violence that has gripped the Caribbean nation. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced the extension on Tuesday, prolonging a restriction initially imposed in November after gangs opened fire on three commercial planes. The ban, which […]

Haitian security forces have launched a large-scale operation targeting Jimmy Chérizier, alias “Barbecue,” one of the country’s most notorious gang leaders, in the Lower Delmas area of Port-au-Prince. The Haitian government confirmed that several gang members were killed in the operation. Military drones carrying explosives were reportedly used. Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé praised the […]

Police union leader Garry Jean Baptiste has urged the Haitian government to provide more equipment and support as gangs, which control 85% of the capital, continue to expand their territory. Speaking outside the prime minister’s office, Jean Baptiste warned, “Take this insecurity seriously so more lives can be saved.” The demands come in the wake […]

Human Rights Watch (HRW) urged UN Secretary-General António Guterres to consider deploying a full-fledged UN peacekeeping mission to address the ongoing conflict and security crisis in Haiti. The call comes amid escalating violence and the humanitarian crisis affecting the nation. Push for Transformation of Current Mission HRW’s UN Director, Louis Charbonneau, advocated for transforming the […]

United Nations Secretary-General, António Guterres, has proposed that the UN take on a more significant role in the multinational support force for Haiti, particularly after the withdrawal of the United States from the mission. During the annual meeting of Caribbean Community (Caricom) heads of government, Guterres announced that he would present a proposal to the […]

The situation remains tense in the Nazon neighborhood and its surrounding areas, where multiple homes are currently on fire. The flames are devastating residences, creating panic among local residents. The “Viv Ansanm” coalition, a criminal group, is being accused of involvement in these events. Related:Haiti’s Main Hospital Destroyed by Fire Amid Gang Violence Local authorities […]

The town of Kenscoff woke up to a haunting silence on Monday, as fear gripped the once-peaceful suburb following yet another brutal attack by armed criminal gangs. Main streets lay deserted, and homes were emptied of their occupants, reflecting the deep sense of insecurity now pervasive in this Haitian community. The assault, which occurred early […]

The Hospital of the State University of Haiti, the main medical facility in Port-au-Prince, was set on fire following clashes between criminal gangs, leaving the institution almost completely destroyed. This hospital was the only place in Haiti where patients could access essential medical care, including dialysis treatments, and is now in dire conditions. According to […]

The Haitian Transitional Presidential Council (CPT), led by Leslie Voltaire, announced on Tuesday that the state will take legal action against all political, economic, and social figures sanctioned by the international community for alleged involvement in crimes such as drug trafficking and destabilizing the country. Related:Haiti Marks Four Years Without Elected Government Amid Ongoing Crisis […]