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Haitian journalist hospitalized after assassination attempt

Officials say a well-known Haitian journalist has survived an assassination attempt that left his car riddled with bullets in the capital of Port-au-Prince

The Independent UK

Sanctions Are Not the Way to Help Haiti

The U.S. should instead reform immigration pathways for Haitians to come to America and remove barriers for NGOs to do work in Haiti.

Reason

Taiwan helping Haiti get bullet-proof vests for its police

Taiwan is helping Haiti buy bullet-proof vests and other personal protective equipment from Taiwanese manufacturers, the island's foreign ministry said on Tuesday, as security in the Caribbean country worsens.

Reuters

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Japan temporarily closes Haiti embassy as security worsens

Japan has temporarily closed its embassy in Haiti due to the worsening security and humanitarian situation, the Japanese Foreign Ministry said on Monday.

Reuters

Sarina Wiegman hails England’s ‘exciting’ Women’s World Cup group draw

The Lionesses face Denmark, China and either Senegal, Haiti or Chile

The Independent UK

England to face China and Denmark at Women’s World Cup 2023

England have been drawn into Group D alongside Denmark, China and either Senegal, Haiti or Chile for the 2023 Women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand.

Evening Standard

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

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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

The Independent UK

U.N. approves Haiti sanctions, imposes measures on gang leader

The U.N. Security Council approved sanctions on Friday including an asset freeze, travel ban and arms embargo on anyone who threatens the peace or stability of Haiti, imposing the measures on a top gang leader in the crisis-racked Caribbean country.

Reuters

UN ready to vote on sanctions against Haitian gang leader

The U.N. Security Council has scheduled a vote Friday on a resolution that would demand an immediate end to violence and criminal activity in Haiti

The Independent UK

UN to vote Friday on sanctions against Haitian gang leader

The U.N. Security Council has scheduled a vote Friday on a resolution that would demand an immediate end to violence and criminal activity in Haiti

The Independent UK

Dominican Republic to send diesel to Haiti's fuel-starved hospitals

The Dominican Republic has approved a request by a trading firm to export 20,500 gallons of diesel to Haiti for use principally in hospitals, according to letters seen by Reuters, as gangs continue blocking a key fuel terminal in Haiti.

Reuters

Nations consider sending troops to Haiti, despite troubled past foreign intervention

The U.S. and Mexico proposed to the United Nations Security Council a "non-U.N." force for Haiti to help the country resolve deepening crises, but countries are cautious given prior harmful efforts.

WEKU

Shortages, inflation, cholera, security: Haiti protests continue amid numerous crises

Haiti has been grappling with food and fuel shortages, spiralling inflation and now an outbreak of cholera. US officials say they're in talks with international partners who are interested in playing a role in bringing the security situation under control. This comes after the country's Prime Minister Ariel Henry issued…

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The Independent UK

UN to vote on sanctions to curb violence, crime in Haiti

The United Nations Security Council is expected to vote Wednesday on a resolution that would demand an immediate end to violence and criminal activity in Haiti

Reuters

More than 100 Haitian migrants found on island near Puerto Rico

More than 100 Haitian migrants have been found on an uninhabited island near Puerto Rico, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said on Tuesday, as a gang blockade of a fuel terminal has caused a humanitarian crisis in Haiti.

Los Angeles Times

Haitian singer Mikaben dies at 41 after collapsing onstage in Paris

Haitian musician Mikaben died at age 41 over the weekend after going into cardiac arrest and collapsing onstage during a concert in Paris.

Reuters

Explainer-What's driving Haiti's humanitarian crisis?

Haiti is facing a humanitarian crisis, with shortages of food, fuel and water causing catastrophic hunger, and the government pleading for military assistance from abroad.

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Reuters

The Bahamas would send troops to Haiti if asked, minister says

The Bahamas would send troops or police to Haiti as part of a peacekeeping force if asked to do so by the United Nations or the Caribbean Community, a Bahamian government minister said on Tuesday, as Haiti's humanitarian crisis continues to worsen.

The Guardian - US

Haiti on verge of collapse, NGOs warn as UN talks on restoring order continue

Haitians currently facing series of crises that are becoming deadlier by the day with gangs, hunger and cholera outbreak

France 24

US and Mexico call for international force to help Haiti tackle gangs

The United States and Mexico said Monday they are preparing a UN resolution that would authorise an international mission to help improve security in Haiti, whose government issued a “distress call” for the people of the crisis-wracked nation.

Daily Mirror

Mikaben dead: Singer dies aged 41 after collapsing during a performance on stage

Reuters

U.S., Mexico call for Haiti security mission to confront gangs

The United States and Mexico said on Monday they will seek support from the United Nations for a security mission to restore order in Haiti amid a worsening humanitarian crisis, but did not identify who would lead the mission.

Reuters

U.S. lawmakers push for more action to help struggling Haiti

Democratic and Republican members of the U.S. Congress announced legislation on Monday intended to help Haiti address a worsening humanitarian and security crisis by punishing members of political elites found to be colluding with criminal gangs.

The Independent UK

Thousands protest in Haiti as UN to discuss troop request

Thousands across Haiti have organized protests demanding the prime minister's resignation as the country commemorated the death of Jean-Jacques Dessalines, a slave who became leader of the world’s first Black republic

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