Haiti

Apr- 2025 -

17 April

Americas

Warring gangs control much of Haiti's capital city and main port

Staff Writer With AFP

UK, France Vow to ‘Maintain Pressure’ on Haiti Gangs

Britain and France on Wednesday pledged to maintain pressure on criminal gangs in Haiti via sanctions.

Feb- 2025 -

26 February

Americas

Tension mounts in an armored vehicle belonging to the Temporary Anti-Gang Unit (UTAG), a unit of the Haitian National Police created in September 2023 to try to dismantle gang outbreaks in the capital, as the vehicle is targeted by projectiles during an operation in the Martissant neighborhood. Port-au-Prince, Haiti, May 20, 2024.

Staff Writer With AFP

‘Extreme Brutality’: UN, Aid Groups Warn Haiti Unrest Soaring

Haiti has seen a "wave of extreme brutality" in recent weeks, with numerous killings and thousands forced to flee their homes, a consortium of UN agencies, NGOs, and donors is warning.

5 February

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

US Freezes Funding Contributions to Haiti Multinational Security Force: UN

The US has frozen its $13.3 million financial contributions to a UN fund for a multinational security support mission in Haiti.

Jan- 2025 -

7 January

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

Over 5,600 Killed Last Year in Haiti Gang Violence: UN

Soaring gang violence in Haiti left over 5,600 people dead last year - over 1,000 more than in 2023 - thousands injured or kidnapped, UN said.

3 January

Africa

Staff Writer With AFP

Soldiers From Guatemala, El Salvador Deployed in Haiti

More than 80 soldiers from Guatemala and El Salvador arrived in Haiti as part of the Kenyan-led multinational mission to counter spiraling gang violence.

Aug- 2024 -

27 August

War