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Thousands of Haitians mark annual pilgrimage far from a sacred waterfall surrounded by gangs

Thousands have been forced to forgo an annual pilgrimage to a revered waterfall in central Haiti, now in territory held by gangs, where they would splash among sacred waters and rub their bodies with aromatic leaves

The Independent UK

Haiti Protests Police Inaction Against Rampant Gang Violence

Protesters in Port-au-Prince demand action against escalating gang violence in Haiti despite tear gas dispersal. Residents express frustration over governm...

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FRANCE 24 exclusive report in Haiti: The Iron Grip of the Gangs

In Port-au-Prince, nearly three million people are living in the grips of an asphyxiating gang war. The crisis continues despite the arrival of the first Kenyan police officers as part of a UN-backed multinational force to stem the violence. Although this international effort offers a glimmer of hope, few residents…

France 24

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Haiti's notorious gang leader, Barbecue, says his forces are ready for a long fight

Barbecue is the man who convinced many of Haiti's gangs to stop fighting each other and start fighting the government. He spoke to NPR about his latest plans.

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Gangs Siege Port-Au-Prince, Haiti, Sparking Mass Exodus

Gangs in Haiti launch violent attacks in Port-au-Prince, causing chaos and destruction. Residents flee as violence escalates, prompting calls for public sa...

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'Barbecue,' Haitian Gang Leader Willing to Consider Ceasefire, Conditioned on Inclusion in Transition Talks

Jimmy Chérizier also warned that a foreign peacekeeping mission would be treated as the enemy

Latin Times

Haitian Diaspora in Miami on the Edge as Loved Ones Face the Collapse of the Country

Some have been kidnapped for ransom while their families in the U.S. dread receiving a phonecall

Latin Times

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3 things to know about the current crisis in Haiti

The scenes from Haiti may look familiar, as heavily armed gangs trade fire and civilians cower in fear. But there is something different about this latest episode.

WEKU

Haiti’s weekend of violence puts government future in doubt

Armed gangs attack international airport and free over 3,800 prisoners in seemingly coordinated effort to oust Ariel Henry

The Guardian - US

In Haiti, gangs take control as democracy withers

At a time when democracy has withered in Haiti and gang violence has spiraled out of control, armed men like Jimmy Cherizier – known by the nickname Barbecue - have filled the power vacuum left by a crumbling government

The Independent UK

Security Council adopts sanctions against Haiti gangs, including leader known as ‘Barbecue’

The United Nations Security Council on Friday unanimously agreed to clamp down on illicit arms sales and violent criminal armed groups in Haiti by imposing a travel ban, arms embargo and asset freeze on gang leaders — and anyone engaging in actions that threaten the peace, security or stability of…

Miami Herald

EXPLAINER: Who's behind Haiti's most powerful gang alliance?

The U.N. Security Council has approved a resolution that imposes sanctions on Jimmy Chérizier, leader of a powerful gang federation in Haiti

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