Hostages rescued in Gonaives in struggle to take back control of Artibonite region

Despite the increased deployment of police units and MSS forces, many residents remain fearful as gangs continue to assert control over large swaths of the region. The post Hostages rescued in Gonaives in struggle to take back control of Artibonite region appeared first on The Haitian Times. Hostages rescued in Gonaives in struggle to take back control of Artibonite region was first posted on October 15, 2024 at 11:03 am.

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Cap-Haitien

Cap-Haïtien finance director released after Port-au-Prince kidnapping, raising new security concerns

Though Étienne holds a high-level position, the Haitian government has not issued an official statement regarding the kidnapping. The post Cap-Haïtien finance director released after Port-au-Prince kidnapping, raising new security concerns appeared first on The Haitian Times. Cap-Haïtien finance director released after Port-au-Prince kidnapping, raising new security concerns was first posted on October 11, 2024 at 12:15 pm.

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Crime & Justice

Multinational police force deployed to bolster security in Haiti’s Artibonite

The joint operations come as Artibonite has become a hotspot for criminal activities, with gangs killing people massively, burning homes and farms, and extorting residents and businesses. The post Multinational police force deployed to bolster security in Haiti’s Artibonite appeared first on The Haitian Times. Multinational police force deployed to bolster security in Haiti’s Artibonite was first posted on October 9, 2024 at 12:41 pm.

2024-10-09 2

Crime & Justice

Overduewith interest: New trial and reparations demanded for Parsley Massacre

Now, some families and groups want to bring the Dominican Republic to an international tribunal for prosecution for what they say was a genocide against Haitians. The post Overduewith interest: New trial and reparations demanded for Parsley Massacre appeared first on The Haitian Times. Overduewith interest: New trial and reparations demanded for Parsley Massacre was first posted on October 8, 2024 at 10:39 am.

2024-10-08 1

Cap-Haitien

Security guard kills two in attempted robbery at Cap-Haïtien gas station

The men wore ski masks and were armed as they exchanged gunfire with the security guard, Jean added. The post Security guard kills two in attempted robbery at Cap-Haïtien gas station appeared first on The Haitian Times. Security guard kills two in attempted robbery at Cap-Haïtien gas station was first posted on October 5, 2024 at 12:57 pm.

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BNC

Haitian investigators seek indictment of three CPT members for corruption

In a 12-page report published Wednesday, the ULCC presented evidence of corruption, obstruction of justice, and abuse of office against the implicated individuals. The government anti-corruption agency urged judicial authorities to prosecute the officials swiftly. The post Haitian investigators seek indictment of three CPT members for corruption appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian investigators seek indictment of three CPT members for corruption was first posted on October 3, 2024 at 12:41 pm.

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Crime & Justice

Gran Grif gang killed numerous people in an attack at Haiti’s Pont Sondé, official reports

Dozens killed as Gran Grif gang attacks residents in Pont Sondé. The post Gran Grif gang killed numerous people in an attack at Haiti’s Pont Sondé, official reports appeared first on The Haitian Times. Gran Grif gang killed numerous people in an attack at Haiti’s Pont Sondé, official reports was first posted on October 3, 2024 at 5:34 pm.

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Crime & Justice

Pras Michel files lawsuit against Lauryn Hill, claims financial exploitation during 2023 Fugees tour

Pras Michel, co-founder of The Fugees, has filed a lawsuit accusing Lauryn Hill of financial misconduct during the group's 2023 reunion tour. The lawsuit claims Hill exploited Michel's legal vulnerabilities and misrepresented financial details of the tour. The post Pras Michel files lawsuit against Lauryn Hill, claims financial exploitation during 2023 Fugees tour appeared first on The Haitian Times. Pras Michel files lawsuit against Lauryn Hill, claims financial exploitation during 2023 Fugees tour was first posted on October 1, 2024 […]

2024-10-02

Carrefour gang

A city of camps: Haiti’s 185,000 displaced struggle for survival while facing gang violence

The impact of insecurity extends to every aspect of life, from the inability to transport essential goods stuck in Port-au-Prince to the regions, to farmers in rural areas unable to transport their crops to markets in the capital. Roads that were once bustling with commerce have now fallen silent due to gang control, cutting off Haiti's agricultural and industrial lifelines. The once-regular rhythms of production, trade, transport, work, education, and nightlife are now disrupted by fear. The post A city […]

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