Haiti struggles with rise in kidnappings as general election looms Kidnappings are on the rise across Haiti The Independent UK · Oct 1
UN chief visits Haiti as gang violence soars and number of displaced hits 1.5 million Guterres’ first stop was the headquarters of the new gang-suppression force, which the UN Security Council approved in September. Euronews · Jun 16
Haiti Marks Flag Day Amid Deepening Security Crisis as Gang Violence Continues to Claim Numerous Lives As Haiti celebrates its 223rd Flag Day on May 18, honoring the symbol of independence and resilience first adopted in 1803, the nation confronts a stark and sobering reality: a relentless wave of gang violence that has claimed at least 78 lives in recent days and forced thousands from their… Latin Times · May 18
Haiti's transitional council deepens political chaos by voting to oust the prime minister A member of Haiti’s transitional presidential council has announced that a majority of the panel has voted to fire the country’s embattled Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé as the country’s political chaos deepens The Independent UK · Jan 23
US government warns it will take action if Haitian politicians destabilize country The U.S. has warned the transitional council in charge of Haiti against making changes to the troubled country’s government, as pressure mounts for the unelected body to move toward elections for the first time in a decade The Independent UK · Jan 22
Hail of gunfire interrupts key meeting of Haiti's leaders trying to fend off gangs Gunfire has erupted in downtown Port-au-Prince after Haiti’s leaders made the rare and defiant decision to meet at the National Palace to symbolize the retaking of an area long controlled by powerful gangs The Independent UK · Oct 9, 2025
Haitian Police Demand Better Protection Against Gang Violence Haitian police demand better protection against gangs as violence escalates. Government vows to enhance security measures amid rising death toll and displa... Top News · Feb 25, 2025
Haiti's new prime minister promises security to a country reeling from recent massacres Haiti’s prime minister has held his first press conference since being appointed more than a month ago to oversee the troubled Caribbean country reeling from recent massacres as Haitians demand government protection The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024
Port-au-Prince sees 'unprecedented' displacement as gang violence escalates More than 40,000 people fled their homes in Port-au-Prince in the space of just ten days this month, according to the International Organization for Migration. The Haitian capital is witnessing a spike in gang violence despite the presence of a multinational security mission. Radio France Internationale · Nov 26, 2024
Haiti's main airport and capital frozen after a day of violence Haiti’s main airport has remained closed a day after violence erupted as a new prime minister took office in a politically tumultuous transition The Independent UK · Nov 12, 2024
Haiti's transitional council fires interim PM Conille amid internal power struggle A transitionary council created to reestablish democratic order in Haiti has signed a decree removing interim Prime Minister Garry Conille and replacing him with Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, a businessman who was previously considered for the job. Radio France Internationale · Nov 11, 2024
Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille Removed From Office Haiti's transitionary council replaces Prime Minister Conille amid deep political unrest and violence. Top News · Nov 11, 2024