The Latest Breaking News from Haiti

Lotte Wubben-Moy excited about England’s potential ahead of World Cup

The European champions begin their global mission against Haiti in Brisbane on July 22.

The Independent UK · Jul 11, 2023

‘We have no time to heal’: floods followed by earthquake heap more trauma on Haiti

‘Exponential’ gang violence and government failure add to woes of country that has no chance to rebuild after last month’s magnitude 5.5 quake

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2023

Lucy Bronze says ‘it’s a shame’ women have to fight for change amid bonus row

England kick off their Women’s World Cup tournament against Haiti on July 22 in Brisbane.

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2023

The UN chief calls for a robust international police force to help combat Haiti's armed gangs

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is calling for a robust international force to help combat Haiti’s armed gangs and restore security in the impoverished Caribbean nation

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

“World must act now to stem the violence,” UN head says in appeal for help on Haiti

The head of the United Nations called on the world on Thursday to extend a lifeline to Haiti’s people by filling the financial gap for an ongoing humanitarian appeal and to help the country tackle its ongoing gang violence by contributing uniformed personnel to a multinational force.

Miami Herald · Jul 6, 2023

Ombudsman office condemns pace of investigation into assassination of Haiti's President Moïse

An ombudsman office in Haiti has denounced what it called the “unacceptable slowness” of the investigation into the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse nearly two years after he was killed

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

Caribbean leaders change tone, support outside force for Haiti after US, UN pressure

Supporters of deploying a specialized international force to help Haiti’s police root out armed gangs that are terrorizing the country moved closer Wednesday to getting the support of Caribbean leaders.

Miami Herald · Jul 6, 2023

Blinken says a multinational force is needed to help Haiti's National Police restore order

U.S. State Secretary Antony Blinken says a multinational force is needed to help Haiti’s National Police as he echoed recent appeals made by United Nations officials who warn that the country’s insecurity is worsening

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

Exclusive: Confidential UN document spells out thinking on foreign troops for Haiti

The international armed force the United Nations is seeking to help Haiti dismantle the threat to its stability and secure the country for elections could consist of a mix of military and police units, but must have the muscle, assets and intelligence capabilities necessary to fight heavily armed kidnapping gangs.

Miami Herald · Jul 5, 2023

Talking points as England fly out ahead of Women’s World Cup

Sarina Wiegman’s European champions will open their campaign against Haiti.

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023