The Latest Breaking News from Haiti

Haiti Judge Indicts Suspects In President's Assassination

Judge's report on President Moïse's assassination implicates high-profile figures in Haiti, adding to the country's instability.

Top News · Feb 19, 2024

Haiti's Food Insecurity Crisis Deepens as Gang Wars Escalate

The recent surge in gang wars in Haiti has stopped the United Nations' food agency from reaching over 370,000 people who have been struggling with food insecurity issues since early February.

Latin Times · Feb 16, 2024

Haitian Gangs' Increasing Finances, Weaponry Pose Challenges To Planned Intervention: Report

The report featured anonymous interviews with politicians, police, aid workers, businessmen, and residents across the country, warning that these gangs pose numerous challenges for the international force backed by the United Nations (UN).

Latin Times · Feb 14, 2024

Violent Protests In Haiti Demand PM's Departure

Angry protesters rallied in the Haitian capital on Wednesday, demanding the departure of Prime Minister Ariel Henry after he failed to step down in line with a political agreement forged in 2022.

International Business Times · Feb 8, 2024

Police Fires Tear Gas As Hundreds Of Protestors Took Over Streets Against Unelected Government

Haiti has seen a surge in violent incidents in the last couple of months as many gangs compete for influence and try to exert pressure on interim Prime Minister Ariel Henry. The tear gas was fired after many protestors set car tires on fire and the streets were filled with…

Latin Times · Feb 6, 2024

'Festival Of Resistance': Haiti Jazzfest Sparks Hope In Crisis-hit Capital

Hundreds of concertgoers attended the "PAPJAZZ" music festival in Haiti's capital this week, which returned for the first time since 2021 with a modified schedule and strict security precautions amid the city's dire security situation.

International Business Times · Jan 28, 2024

Haitians are desperate after Kenyan court blocks police force deployment

Uncertainty have been spreading since Friday's ruling, blocking the deployment of a U.N.-backed police force, with violence reaching new records as gangs tighten their grip on Haiti's capital.

WEKU · Jan 27, 2024

Kenyan Court Blocks Deployment of Police Force Set to Lead Multinational Mission to Haiti

The court upheld arguments presented by opponents of the decision, who called the mission unconstitutional

Latin Times · Jan 26, 2024

Kenya Vows To Challenge Court Ruling Against Haiti Deployment

Kenya's government vowed Friday to challenge a court ruling against its decision to send a police contingent to Haiti to lead a UN-backed law and order mission in the gang-plagued Caribbean nation.

International Business Times · Jan 26, 2024

Kenya high court rules against plan to deploy hundreds of police to Haiti

Judge says UN-backed proposals to tackle gangs in Caribbean country contravene Kenya’s constitution

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2024