Police target 16 ‘dangerous’ high profile figures with gang ties, including ex-lawmakers accused of destabilizing regions of Haiti

Two ex-Haitian parliamentarians, Nenel Cassy and Alfredo Antoine, are among 16 individuals wanted by Haitian police for alleged role in recent gang attacks, including those in Kenscoff. They are accused of aiding gangs and obstructing law enforcement efforts. The post Police target 16 ‘dangerous’ high profile figures with gang ties, including ex-lawmakers accused of destabilizing regions of Haiti appeared first on The Haitian Times. Police target 16 ‘dangerous’ high profile figures with gang ties, including ex-lawmakers accused of destabilizing regions […]

2025-02-19 2

Crime & Justice

Police retake Téléco base after deadly gang attack in Kenscoff

A deadly week for Haiti’s security forces left six officers dead and at least five injured, including three killed during a gang assault on the army’s Téléco base in Kenscoff. Police also reported one officer killed in a gang ambush and two others who shot each other in a dispute at a Port-au-Prince club. The post Police retake Téléco base after deadly gang attack in Kenscoff appeared first on The Haitian Times. Police retake Téléco base after deadly gang attack […]

2025-02-17 3

U.S. delivers M in armored vehicles, rifles to Haiti

Crime & Justice

U.S. delivers $6M in armored vehicles, rifles to Haiti

Fresh off a $40.3 million aid package, the U.S. just delivered more armored vehicles, heavy machinery, and rifles to Haitian police—part of an ongoing effort to push back against gang violence, especially in Kenscoff, a hilly commune southeast of Port-au-Prince. The post U.S. delivers $6M in armored vehicles, rifles to Haiti appeared first on The Haitian Times. U.S. delivers $6M in armored vehicles, rifles to Haiti was first posted on February 11, 2025 at 10:26 am.

2025-02-11 2

Crime & Justice

Kenscoff attack displaces 3,000, including 721 children, as victims remain in limbo | PHOTOS

Ten days after a gang attack left 50 dead and 3,000 homeless in Kenscoff, survivors still lack aid and security. The post Kenscoff attack displaces 3,000, including 721 children, as victims remain in limbo | PHOTOS appeared first on The Haitian Times. Kenscoff attack displaces 3,000, including 721 children, as victims remain in limbo | PHOTOS was first posted on February 10, 2025 at 4:18 pm.

2025-02-10

Crime & Justice

Haiti’s government knew about deadly Kenscoff gang attack but did nothing to stop it

Local media reported approximately 40 casualties during the attack in Kenscoff on Jan. 27, with homes set ablaze and hundreds fleeing to safety. The Belot and Godet localities experienced the highest levels of gang violence. The post Haiti’s government knew about deadly Kenscoff gang attack but did nothing to stop it appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti’s government knew about deadly Kenscoff gang attack but did nothing to stop it was first posted on January 31, 2025 at 9:38 […]

2025-01-31 3

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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 […]

2024-09-30 5

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Gang attack in Haiti’s Ganthier leaves at least 2 deaths and many missing

Led by Wilson “Lanmò San Jou” Joseph, the armed gang also set several properties on fire, including the town police station, customs center and numerous homes, forcing dozens of residents and local police to flee the area. The post Gang attack in Haiti’s Ganthier leaves at least 2 deaths and many missing appeared first on The Haitian Times. Gang attack in Haiti’s Ganthier leaves at least 2 deaths and many missing was first posted on July 22, 2024 at 11:05 […]

2024-07-22 2

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Over 25 killed and many kidnapped by gangs in Haiti’s town of Gressier

Bolstered by forces from the Nippes, South-East and South departments, officers from the PNH’s special task force were able to chase the bandits and rapidly regain control of the partially demolished police station. The post Over 25 killed and many kidnapped by gangs in Haiti’s town of Gressier appeared first on The Haitian Times. Over 25 killed and many kidnapped by gangs in Haiti’s town of Gressier was first posted on July 2, 2024 at 7:50 pm.

2024-07-03 5

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Haiti’s Prime Minister meets members of gang-ravaged textile industry

The Haitian Prime Minister has met with representatives from the Association of Industries of Haiti to discuss measures aimed at revitalizing Haiti’s economy, particularly the textile and apparel industry, which has been severely impacted by gang-fueled insecurity and political instability. The post Haiti’s Prime Minister meets members of gang-ravaged textile industry appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti’s Prime Minister meets members of gang-ravaged textile industry was first posted on July 1, 2024 at 1:06 pm.

2024-07-01 3

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