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Friends and family mourn journalist killed in Haiti Christmas Eve gang attack at hospital

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Friends and family mourn journalist killed in Haiti Christmas Eve gang attack at hospital

After the Dec. 24 attack on journalists during a tentative reopening of Haïti State University Hospital, HUEH, commonly known as General Hospital, no action has been taken to bring those responsible to justice, reflecting Haiti’s top ranking on the 2024 Global Impunity Index for journalist murders, per the Committee to Protect Journalists, (CPJ). The post Friends and family mourn journalist killed in Haiti Christmas Eve gang attack at hospital appeared first on The Haitian Times. Friends and family mourn journalist […]

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Former police chief Mario Andrésol installed as Haiti’s secretary of public security 

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Former police chief Mario Andrésol installed as Haiti’s secretary of public security 

Andrésol’s appointment as Secretary of State for Public Security is positively received by Haitians, who remember the relative calm and order on Haiti’s streets during his time as director general of the Haitian National Police from 2005 to 2012. The post Former police chief Mario Andrésol installed as Haiti’s secretary of public security  appeared first on The Haitian Times. Former police chief Mario Andrésol installed as Haiti’s secretary of public security  was first posted on January 15, 2025 at 5:28 […]

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Haitian ex-lawmaker and former director arrested in ongoing gang crisis investigation

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Haitian ex-lawmaker and former director arrested in ongoing gang crisis investigation

This is not the first time the former parliamentarian's name has appeared in the news in connection with fueling gang violence, arming gangs, and financing criminal groups. However, no judgment has been made regarding the charges against him The post Haitian ex-lawmaker and former director arrested in ongoing gang crisis investigation appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian ex-lawmaker and former director arrested in ongoing gang crisis investigation was first posted on January 14, 2025 at 11:01 am.

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Former Haitian police officer charged with arms trafficking by U.S. federal court

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Former Haitian police officer charged with arms trafficking by U.S. federal court

Based on a criminal complaint filed against him in the U.S. Federal District Court for the District of Columbia, former Haitian officer Casimir was arrested and faces charges of allegedly smuggling firearms to Haiti, some of which are linked to gangs. The post Former Haitian police officer charged with arms trafficking by U.S. federal court appeared first on The Haitian Times. Former Haitian police officer charged with arms trafficking by U.S. federal court was first posted on January 11, 2025 […]

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Key takeaways from Haiti’s multinational mission: progress, setbacks, and future challenges

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Key takeaways from Haiti’s multinational mission: progress, setbacks, and future challenges

Kenya-led Haiti multinational mission struggles with gang violence, staffing shortfalls, and funding issues after months of delay. The post Key takeaways from Haiti’s multinational mission: progress, setbacks, and future challenges appeared first on The Haitian Times. Key takeaways from Haiti’s multinational mission: progress, setbacks, and future challenges was first posted on January 8, 2025 at 6:29 pm.

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Haitians decry racketeering in cash-strapped money transfer agencies during holiday season

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Haitians decry racketeering in cash-strapped money transfer agencies during holiday season

The surge in money transfers during the holiday season has turned transfer agencies into hotspots for exploitation by dishonest agents and security personnel. Instances of misconduct include agents imposing unauthorized fees and security guards collaborating to extort money from customers. The post Haitians decry racketeering in cash-strapped money transfer agencies during holiday season appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitians decry racketeering in cash-strapped money transfer agencies during holiday season was first posted on January 7, 2025 at 2:56 pm.

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Haitian police officer kills one and injures four after pay dispute at Gonaïves nightclub 

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Haitian police officer kills one and injures four after pay dispute at Gonaïves nightclub 

Witnesses described a chaotic scene at a club restaurant in Gonaïves the weekend before Christmas as a police officer fired multiple shots during a dispute over drink payments, killing one individual and wounding five others. Two of the injured are in critical condition and undergoing surgery at La Providence Hospital. The post Haitian police officer kills one and injures four after pay dispute at Gonaïves nightclub  appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian police officer kills one and injures four […]

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Haitian authorities seize boat suspected of illicit eel trafficking in Fort-Liberté Bay

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Haitian authorities seize boat suspected of illicit eel trafficking in Fort-Liberté Bay

Despite rumors that the boat carried several hundred tons of eels, a thorough inspection revealed no such cargo. Instead, authorities found only a refrigeration container and some documents, including payment receipts. No one was arrested, as most of the alleged smugglers had already escaped. However, Haitian officials confiscated the fishing vessel. The post Haitian authorities seize boat suspected of illicit eel trafficking in Fort-Liberté Bay appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian authorities seize boat suspected of illicit eel trafficking […]

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