Tag: Haiti
Haiti Begins World Cup 2026 Prep in U.S., Returning After 52 Years
The Haiti’s squad arrived on United States soil and established its training camp in New Jersey, marking their historic return to the FIFA World Cup after five decades. The Haitian national football team arrived in New Jersey on May 28 to establish its official training camp at Stockton University ahead of the historic FIFA World […]
May 28, 2026
Haiti Violence Leaves 1,642 Dead in Early 2026 Quarter
UN data shows continued mass killings, sexual violence and alleged abuses by gangs and security forces in Haiti during the first quarter of 2026.
May 9, 2026
Kenyan Forces Return Home After Security Deployment in Haiti
Over the course of the deployment, about 730 Kenyan officers served in the mission. On Tuesday, Kenya confirmed the conclusion of its security mission in Haiti, with the final contingent of 150 police officers returning home. RELATED: UN Envoy Urges Stronger Arms Embargo Enforcement in Haiti Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen, cabinet secretary for the Interior Ministry, […]
April 28, 2026
UN Envoy Urges Stronger Arms Embargo Enforcement in Haiti
Rising violence and displacement highlight urgent security gaps. On Thursday, the United Nations Special Representative in Haiti, Carlos Ruiz Massieu, called for strengthening the arms embargo and tightening weapons controls to confront the cycle of violence engulfing the Caribbean country. RELATED: Armed Violence Forces Closure of 1,600 Schools in Haiti, Thousands of Children Left Without […]
April 23, 2026
Gang Violence in Haiti Leaves Dead, Injured, Displaced
Clashes in Haiti’s capital leave casualties and displace hundreds as insecurity spreads.
April 21, 2026
Northwest Haiti Floods Kill 12, Damage Widespread
At least 12 people have died in northwestern Haiti following intense heavy rains over the past three days, caused by a cold front that settled over the island. The Departmental Civil Protection Directorate confirmed the fatalities on April 16, also reporting extensive material damage across the region, including widespread flooding and critical infrastructure destruction. The […]
April 16, 2026
Diplomats Urge Stronger International Action on Haiti Crisis
Dominican Republic and Suriname call for comprehensive solution as violence escalates. On Wednesday, Dominican Republic Foreign Minister Roberto Alvarez and Suriname Foreign Minister Melvin Bouva expressed concern over the prevailing insecurity in Haiti. During a meeting held in the Dominican Republic, Alvarez and Bouva urged the international community to “double” its efforts to achieve a […]
April 16, 2026
Venezuela Laments Stampede Tragedy in Haiti
Venezuela’s Government express its profound sorrow for the tragic stampede at Haiti’s historic Citadelle Laferrière, an incident that claimed at least 30 lives and injured numerous youths, reaffirming unconditional support for the Caribbean nation. The Venezuelan government, through acting President Delcy Rodríguez, will convey its deepest sympathies to the families of the victims and wish […]
April 12, 2026
Dominican Republic Reinforces Border Security With Haiti
The Haitian Armed Forces declared the highest level of institutional alert. On Monday, the Dominican Republic reinforced its border security with Haiti following the deployment of the United Nations Gang Suppression Force (GSF). RELATED: Dominican Republic to Build Network of Dry Ports on Its Border with Haiti Dominican President Luis Abinader emphasized that the defense […]
April 6, 2026
Dominican Republic to Build Network of Dry Ports on Its Border with Haiti
President Abinader said it will close loopholes through which irregular goods enter the country. On Friday, Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader announced the creation of a network of dry ports on the border with Haiti, which he considered the “most important” logistics project for the region. RELATED: Dominican Republic President Enacts Law to Reform Criminal […]