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State Bar's Ideological Statement May Violate First Amendment Rights of Dissenting Members, If It Purports to Speak for Lawyers Generally

"[M]uch of [the Oregon State Bar statement's] criticism of then-President Trump did not relate to the justice system at all—for instance, it criticized Trump for describing Haiti and African countries as 'shithole countries.'"

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Haitian and Kenyan police try to oust gangs from a rough part of Haiti's capital

Haiti's Prime Minister Garry Conille says that Haitian forces working with police sent from Kenya have launched a joint operation to oust criminal gangs from one of the roughest neighborhoods of Haiti’s capital

The Independent UK

Haiti's Youth Embrace Military Recruitment Amid Gang Violence

Haiti's military recruitment drive offers young Haitians a chance for stability and service amidst gang violence.

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Haiti's army wants recruits to fight gangs, and youths jump at the rare job offer

Thousands of young Haitians are jumping at the chance to become soldiers as widespread gang violence creates rare job opportunities in a deeply impoverished country where work is scarce

The Independent UK

Sexual Violence Risk Soaring For Displaced Haiti Women, UN Warns

Thousands of women and girls displaced by Haiti's gang violence are under threat from a surge in sexual assaults, the United Nations warned Tuesday, denouncing deplorable living conditions in makeshift camps.

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Kenyan officers deployed to Haiti to fight gangs have not been getting their promised pay

The issue has been going on for two months. It further illustrates how the international mission aimed at supporting the beleaguered country is faltering

Latin Times

Kenyan Police Officers In Haiti Await Delayed Payments

Kenyan police officers in Haiti face pay delays while supporting international security mission. MSS assures prompt payment for their service.

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U.S. to send more heavy military equipment to Haiti as forces struggle to defeat armed gangs

Military authorities said they will send 24 additional armored vehicles and 34 overhead turrets

Latin Times

Five children a week killed or injured in Haiti’s gang warfare

Analysis of UN data shows rising toll on children who are being caught in the crossfire, as well as recruited to kidnap, loot and murder, say aid groups

The Guardian - UK

Haiti arrests a suspect in the May killings of a US missionary couple and a nonprofit chief

Police in Haiti have arrested a suspect in the fatal shooting earlier this year of a U.S. missionary couple and a Haitian man who headed a nonprofit

The Independent UK

U.S. sanctions former Haitian president for his involvement in drug trafficking operations

Michel Martelly is accused of sponsoring gangs involved in several criminal activities, which also include displacing hundreds of thousands of people

Latin Times

Haitian police tear-gas protesters seeking increased efforts to address gang violence

The arrival of hundreds of Kenyan police officers has done little to counter the criminal organization's control of large swaths of the country

Latin Times

Former Haitian President Martelly Sanctioned By US For Drug Trafficking

US sanctions former Haitian President Martelly for alleged drug trafficking involvement, aiming to address corruption and instability in Haiti.

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US Sanctions Former Haitian President For Drug Trafficking Allegations

U.S. sanctions former Haitian President Martelly over drug trafficking and gang support, amid Haiti's crisis.

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Haitian ex-President Martelly hit with U.S. sanctions, accused of facilitating drug trade

The U.S. has imposed sanctions on the former president of Haiti, Michel Joseph Martelly, following accusations that he abused his influence to facilitate drug trafficking into the U.S. and sponsored gangs that have contributed to instability in the Caribbean country

Latin Times

Authorities find drug smugglers among Haitian migrants escaping violence

Law enforcement in Turks and Caicos Islands seized more than $2 million in marijuana in interceptions of undocumented Haitian migrants

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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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‘Something sinister happened’: Son searches for truth after mom mysteriously dies at Haitian Vodou retreat

Dana Jackson’s goal had been to become a Manbo priestess – a female ritual specialist in the Haitian Vodou tradition who performs ceremonies, initiations, healings and divinations

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Haitian police tear-gas peaceful protesters as they demand help in stopping gangs

Police in Haiti’s capital tear-gassed hundreds of peaceful protesters in the capital, Port-au-Prince, as they called on law enforcement to help them stop the gangs that have violently seized control of their neighborhoods

Latin Times

Haiti sees new prison break as security situation deteriorates despite international mission

It is the third major incident in five months. It's still unclear how many prisoners escaped

Latin Times

Haiti fires most of its embassy staff in Suriname over alleged links to human trafficking ring

The decision was made after allegations from French authorities

Latin Times

Corruption scandal threatens to derail Haiti's newly-formed transitional council

Three of its members are accused of demanding over $750,000 from the director of a state-owned bank to let him keep his job

Latin Times

Haiti is unlikely to meet the deadline to hold presidential elections in 2026, new PM warns

Garry Conille said the country urgently needs more international support to move toward stability

Latin Times

Haitian gangs continue avoiding security forces by shifting their focus to rural areas

Kenyan forces deployed are seemingly insufficient to help local counterparts restore order in the country

Reason

Why the Biden Administration Was Wrong to Suspend the CNVH Immigration Parole Program for Migrants From Four Latin American Nations

The program allows Americans to sponsor migrants Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Haiti. The Administration suspended it based on extremely dubious concerns about fraud.

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