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Russia, China block UN mission for Haiti amid rising gang violence

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Russia, China block UN mission for Haiti amid rising gang violence

China and Russia have once again vetoed the transformation of the MSS into a UN peacekeeping mission, amid a week of violence in Haiti, which has seen at least 150 deaths, 92 injuries, and around 20,000 displaced, according to the latest figures from the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. The post Russia, China block UN mission for Haiti amid rising gang violence appeared first on The Haitian Times. Russia, China block UN mission for Haiti amid rising gang violence […]

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At least 28 gang members killed in  Pétion-Ville, igniting violence and fear across Port-au-Prince

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At least 28 gang members killed in  Pétion-Ville, igniting violence and fear across Port-au-Prince

Haïti’s National Police operation in Pétion-Ville left 28 suspected gang members dead as violence spreads across Port-au-Prince. Over 20,000 residents have fled their homes, and humanitarian aid is struggling to reach those in need amid the escalating crisis. The post At least 28 gang members killed in  Pétion-Ville, igniting violence and fear across Port-au-Prince appeared first on The Haitian Times. At least 28 gang members killed in  Pétion-Ville, igniting violence and fear across Port-au-Prince was first posted on November 19, […]

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Over 70 adopted Haitian children remain stranded as gang violence traps Port-au-Prince

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Over 70 adopted Haitian children remain stranded as gang violence traps Port-au-Prince

As gang violence continues to escalate in Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas, adoptive families in the U.S. await an urgent solution to bring home over 70 Haitian children with final adoptions. The post Over 70 adopted Haitian children remain stranded as gang violence traps Port-au-Prince appeared first on The Haitian Times. Over 70 adopted Haitian children remain stranded as gang violence traps Port-au-Prince was first posted on November 15, 2024 at 9:46 am.

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Haiti Olympic leader slams suspended swim official for defying sanctions, clinging to power

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Haiti Olympic leader slams suspended swim official for defying sanctions, clinging to power

Suspended Haitian swim official Evenel Mervilus, sanctioned for embezzlement, moves to pull Haiti from Panam Aquatics in a defiant open letter. Olympic Committee President Hans Larsen condemns the act, calling it ‘nonsense,’ as the scandal risks Haiti’s presence in international swimming. The post Haiti Olympic leader slams suspended swim official for defying sanctions, clinging to power appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti Olympic leader slams suspended swim official for defying sanctions, clinging to power was first posted on November […]

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Daily gunfire plagues Ouanaminthe as stray bullets hit residents inside their homes

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Daily gunfire plagues Ouanaminthe as stray bullets hit residents inside their homes

Many residents, including women and children, have been injured by stray bullets hitting their homes regularly. Residents describe a city besieged by gunfire, with bullets flying through densely populated neighborhoods. “Around my house, bullets are fired every day, as if this was the place where bullets are made,” said Herlande Joseph, a resident of the Calvera neighborhood. The post Daily gunfire plagues Ouanaminthe as stray bullets hit residents inside their homes appeared first on The Haitian Times. Daily gunfire plagues […]

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Haiti ranks highest globally for impunity in journalist murders, CPJ finds

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Haiti ranks highest globally for impunity in journalist murders, CPJ finds

Haiti leads the Committee to Protect Journalists' 2024 Global Impunity Index, which assesses unsolved journalist murders per population, due to ongoing violence against journalists and weak justice systems. The post Haiti ranks highest globally for impunity in journalist murders, CPJ finds appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti ranks highest globally for impunity in journalist murders, CPJ finds was first posted on October 31, 2024 at 10:54 am.

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Violence in Haiti rises as gangs extend control over Port-au-Prince, U.N. reports alarming surge in killings and police abuse

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Violence in Haiti rises as gangs extend control over Port-au-Prince, U.N. reports alarming surge in killings and police abuse

The United Nations reports a spike in gang-related violence and police abuses in Haiti, with children increasingly caught in the crossfire. The post Violence in Haiti rises as gangs extend control over Port-au-Prince, U.N. reports alarming surge in killings and police abuse appeared first on The Haitian Times. Violence in Haiti rises as gangs extend control over Port-au-Prince, U.N. reports alarming surge in killings and police abuse was first posted on October 31, 2024 at 10:33 am.

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As Haitian gangs escalate attacks, cutting off ammunition supplies could be crucial

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As Haitian gangs escalate attacks, cutting off ammunition supplies could be crucial

Haiti’s limited border control, along with ineffective international agreements, has left the country looking primarily to the U.S. to help curb the flow of weapons into criminal hands. The post As Haitian gangs escalate attacks, cutting off ammunition supplies could be crucial appeared first on The Haitian Times. As Haitian gangs escalate attacks, cutting off ammunition supplies could be crucial was first posted on October 29, 2024 at 1:35 pm.

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U.S. evacuates embassy staff amid gang violence in Haiti; families plead for evacuation of adopted children

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U.S. evacuates embassy staff amid gang violence in Haiti; families plead for evacuation of adopted children

Calls intensify for the evacuation of U.S.-adopted children in Haiti amid rising violence. The post U.S. evacuates embassy staff amid gang violence in Haiti; families plead for evacuation of adopted children appeared first on The Haitian Times. U.S. evacuates embassy staff amid gang violence in Haiti; families plead for evacuation of adopted children was first posted on October 26, 2024 at 10:03 am.

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