PNH claims control in part of Artibonite after deadly gang attack

The continued violence has led to frustration among residents. On Feb. 17, community members organized a peaceful march in Petite-Rivière and Pont-Sondé, demanding stronger police action against the gangs. Many residents, including relatives of victims, expressed disappointment with what they see as a passive response from law enforcement. The post PNH claims control in part of Artibonite after deadly gang attack appeared first on The Haitian Times. PNH claims control in part of Artibonite after deadly gang attack was first […]

2025-03-05 1

Crime & Justice

Kenya-led multinational security mission records first death in Haiti, 26-year-old Samuel Ketwaie

PORT-AU-PRINCE — The Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS), assisting the Haitian National Police (PNH) in efforts to combat gang violence, announced on Sunday that 26-year-old Kenyan police officer Samuel Ketwaie […] The post Kenya-led multinational security mission records first death in Haiti, 26-year-old Samuel Ketwaie appeared first on The Haitian Times. Kenya-led multinational security mission records first death in Haiti, 26-year-old Samuel Ketwaie was first posted on February 24, 2025 at 4:13 pm.

2025-02-24 2

Crime & Justice

144 Kenyan officers, Salvadoran helicopters, and U.S. support bolster Haiti security efforts

The arrival of 144 Kenyan officers and Salvadoran helicopters bolsters Haiti's security mission amid rising gang violence and renewed U.S. financial support. The post 144 Kenyan officers, Salvadoran helicopters, and U.S. support bolster Haiti security efforts appeared first on The Haitian Times. 144 Kenyan officers, Salvadoran helicopters, and U.S. support bolster Haiti security efforts was first posted on February 7, 2025 at 10:01 am.

2025-02-07 3

Crime & Justice

70 Salvadoran soldiers arrive in Haiti to bolster multinational mission against gangs

Seventy Salvadoran soldiers join Haiti’s security mission as gang threats rise and the U.S. suspends funding. The post 70 Salvadoran soldiers arrive in Haiti to bolster multinational mission against gangs appeared first on The Haitian Times. 70 Salvadoran soldiers arrive in Haiti to bolster multinational mission against gangs was first posted on February 4, 2025 at 6:13 pm.

2025-02-05 1

Crime & Justice

Families in Haiti’s Petite-Rivière de l’Artibonite report climbing death toll following brutal attack | BREAKING NEWS

As of noon on Wednesday, the reports on the number of victims in the region were incomplete, as it is tough for journalists to access these gang-infested areas for coverage amid the violence and connectivity issues. The post Families in Haiti’s Petite-Rivière de l’Artibonite report climbing death toll following brutal attack | BREAKING NEWS appeared first on The Haitian Times. Families in Haiti’s Petite-Rivière de l’Artibonite report climbing death toll following brutal attack | BREAKING NEWS was first posted on […]

2024-12-11 4

Crime & Justice

Haitian authorities vow retribution after Wharf Jérémie gang kills over 184 in Cité-Soleil bloodbath

Micanor Altès' gang killed more than 184 in Cité-Soleil, reportedly targeting elderly and Vodou practitioners over claims of sorcery against his ill son. These latest killings by Micanor Altès gang in Warf Jérémie bring the death toll in Haiti this year to a staggering 5,000. The post Haitian authorities vow retribution after Wharf Jérémie gang kills over 184 in Cité-Soleil bloodbath appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian authorities vow retribution after Wharf Jérémie gang kills over 184 in Cité-Soleil […]

2024-12-09 4

Haiti

Salvadoran military set to bolster Haiti security mission

The announcement of the Salvadoran contingent's arrival comes after the UN Security Council extended the MSS mandate for another year last week amid ongoing challenges in securing sufficient funding and personnel. The post Salvadoran military set to bolster Haiti security mission appeared first on The Haitian Times. Salvadoran military set to bolster Haiti security mission was first posted on October 7, 2024 at 12:42 pm.

2024-10-07 4

Haiti Foreign Relations

Biden pledges U.S. support for Kenya Haiti mission

The U.S. has committed substantial support for the mission, including $300 million for the operation and an additional $60 million for equipment assistance. The post Biden pledges U.S. support for Kenya Haiti mission appeared first on The Haitian Times. Biden pledges U.S. support for Kenya Haiti mission was first posted on May 23, 2024 at 7:16 pm.

2024-05-24 4

“Viv Ansanm”

MSS still in limbo as Kenya’s High Court reviews new challenge of police deployment to Haiti

The deployment of the first MSS contingent of 200 police officers to Haiti is expected by the end of May, coinciding with Kenyan President William Ruto’s visit to the White House on May 23. The post MSS still in limbo as Kenya’s High Court reviews new challenge of police deployment to Haiti appeared first on The Haitian Times. MSS still in limbo as Kenya’s High Court reviews new challenge of police deployment to Haiti was first posted on May 21, […]

2024-05-22 2

MSS Haïti