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Haiti declares state of emergency after thousands of dangerous inmates escape

Attack on two prisons comes amid outbreak of violence as PM in Kenya trying to salvage UN-backed security force

The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2024

Haiti Declares State Of Emergency After Weekend Jailbreak, Surge In Violence

The state of emergency was announced on Sunday evening, and it will last for 72 hours as the government officials are hunting the criminals who escaped the prison.

Latin Times · Mar 4, 2024

Haiti Declares State Of Emergency Amid Escaped Prisoners

Haiti declares state of emergency in response to surge in gang violence, prison breaks, and chaos. Government implements curfew to restore peace and security.

Haiti Telecoms Restored Amid Violence, Inmates Escape

Telecom services restored in Haiti post-violence; efforts to capture escaped inmates ongoing for public safety.

Haiti Gang Attack Triggers Massive Jailbreak, At Least A Dozen Dead

At least a dozen people died as gang members attacked the main prison in Haiti's capital, triggering a breakout by several thousand inmates, an AFP reporter and an NGO said Sunday.

International Business Times · Mar 4, 2024

Kenya Agrees to Sign Agreement in an Attempt to Salvage the Deployment of Police Forces to Haiti

A Kenyan court determined the government's plan is unconstitutional

Latin Times · Mar 1, 2024

Kenya signs deal in attempt to rescue plan for deployment of 1,000 police officers to Haiti

It’s not clear if the new agreement can circumvent the Kenyan high court’s earlier ruling that such a deployment is unconstitutional

The Guardian - US · Mar 1, 2024

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Haiti, Kenya sign agreement on police deployment to tackle gang violence

Kenya and Haiti signed a "reciprocal" agreement on Friday to deploy police from the East African country to lead a UN-backed law and order mission to the gang-plagued Caribbean nation, Kenyan President William Ruto said.

France 24 · Mar 1, 2024

Kenya, Haiti sign ‘reciprocal’ agreement on police deployment: Ruto

The agreement would allow Kenyan police to lead a UN-backed mission in the gang-riven Caribbean nation.

Al Jazeera · Mar 1, 2024

Haitian Prime Minister Commits to Holding Elections by Mid-2025, Caribbean Leaders Say

Ariel Henry's concession comes amid strong international and domestic pressure to his leadership

Latin Times · Feb 29, 2024

Florida Resident Sentenced For Smuggling Guns To Haiti Gang

Florida resident sentenced for smuggling guns to Haiti highlights dangers of illicit arms trade and the need for international cooperation.

Haitian PM Agrees To 'Share Power' Until Election: Caribbean Counterpart

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has accepted to "share power" with the opposition until fresh elections are held in the crisis-torn country, a Caribbean leader said Wednesday at a summit in Guyana.

International Business Times · Feb 28, 2024

UN launches emergency appeal for Haiti as Benin mulls joining multinational security mission

The United Nations has launched an urgent appeal for $674 million for humanitarian aid to Haiti, as violence in the country has lead to a severe food crisis and the deployment of a multinational security force has yet to be agreed.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 28, 2024

Caribbean Summit Host Hails Possible Benin Troop Deployment To Haiti

Guyana, hosting a summit of Caribbean countries, on Tuesday welcomed an announcement that Benin was mulling a 2,000-strong troop contribution to a UN security mission in crisis-torn Haiti.

International Business Times · Feb 27, 2024

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The Independent UK · Feb 25, 2024

Caribbean leaders meet with Haiti's prime minister. Foreign force deployment is on the agenda

Caribbean leaders have met with embattled Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry to talk about his country’s unrelenting gang violence

Latin Times · Feb 24, 2024

Haitian Migrants Opt For 'Mexican Dream' Instead of Continuing Journey to U.S.

Thousands of Haitians are being forced to put their hopes of migrating to the United States on hold

International Business Times · Feb 24, 2024

Giving Up On US, Haitian Migrants Opt For 'Mexican Dream'

It wasn't his first choice, but Mexico is now home for Evens Luxama -- along with thousands of other Haitians forced to put their hopes of migrating to the United States on hold.

Blinken Urges Haiti Security Mission Support In Brazil

United States and Brazil discuss security mission in Haiti to enhance stability and peace through international cooperation.

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International Business Times · Feb 22, 2024

Blinken Pushes To Finalize Lagging Haiti Force At G20

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday pushed for progress on overdue plans to send a UN-backed multinational force to help violence-plagued Haiti.

Founder Of Haitian Orphanage Faces Sexual Abuse Charges

Founder of Haitian orphanage faces extradition for alleged sexual abuse of minors in Haiti, with previous abuse accusations and legal battles.

Haitian President's Widow Denies Involvement In Assassination Case

Attorney refutes allegations against Martine Moïse in President Moïse's assassination case, citing political motivations and concerns about due process. Ha...

Judge Indicts 50 Suspects In Haitian President's Assassination Case

Judge in Haiti indicts 50 suspects, including President Moïse's widow and former prime minister, in connection with the 2021 assassination. Uncertainty sur...

Latin Times · Feb 20, 2024

Widow of Assassinated Haitian President and Former Prime Minister Indicted in Investigation

Martine Moïse and Claude Joseph have been accused of complicity and criminal association

International Business Times · Feb 20, 2024

Haiti President's Widow Among Dozens Indicted In His Killing

A Haitian judge has indicted dozens of people over alleged involvement in the 2021 assassination of president Jovenel Moise, including his widow, a former prime minister and an ex-police chief, according to court documents seen by AFP. Moise, 53, was gunned down in July 2021 at his private residence by…

WEKU · Feb 20, 2024

Wife of assassinated Haitian president is indicted in his killing

A judge in Haiti probing the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse indicted his widow, Martine Moïse, ex-prime minister Claude Joseph and the ex-chief of Haiti's National Police, Léon Charles.

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