US secretary of state to make first official visit to Canada Antony Blinken to discuss Haiti crisis and other international issues with Canadian leaders, US State Department says. Al Jazeera · Oct 26, 2022
Top U.S. diplomat Blinken to visit Canada this week -State Dept U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will travel to Canada on Thursday and Friday to discuss shared goals including the war in Ukraine, the humanitarian crisis in Haiti and cooperation on migration and refugee resettlement, the State Department said. Reuters · Oct 26, 2022
US resolution proposing rapid force for Haiti imperiled: ‘No one is stepping up’ A proposal by the United States encouraging the rapid deployment of an international military force to Haiti is on the verge of failure after no country volunteered to contribute troops, multiple sources tell McClatchy and the Miami Herald. Miami Herald · Oct 25, 2022
Haiti journalist victim of armed attack One of Haiti’s top investigative journalists was the victim of an apparent assassination attempt Tuesday when his vehicle was riddled with bullets during an armed attack while on his way to work. Miami Herald · Oct 25, 2022
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 · Oct 25, 2022
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 · Oct 25, 2022
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 · Oct 25, 2022
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 · Oct 23, 2022
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 · Oct 22, 2022
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 · Oct 22, 2022
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 · Oct 21, 2022
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 · Oct 21, 2022
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 · Oct 21, 2022
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 · Oct 21, 2022
The Independent UK · Oct 21, 2022 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
Reuters · Oct 20, 2022 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.
WEKU · Oct 20, 2022 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.
France 24 · Oct 20, 2022 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…
The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022 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 · Oct 18, 2022 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 · Oct 18, 2022 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 · Oct 18, 2022 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.
Reuters · Oct 18, 2022 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 · Oct 18, 2022 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 · Oct 18, 2022 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.