Haiti

The police chief welcomed a Kenyan-led multinational force that will help bring a semblance of stability to Haiti, where gang violence has degenerated into a form of 'urban guerrilla warfare'

Two Haitian national police stations have been burnt down in the past two weeks by gangs demonstrating their power against the country's law enforcement agencies

About 40.000 people forced to leave their homes by continuous gang shootings have taken refuge in the grounds of the sports hall turned into a large tent city to try to save themselves from the fury of criminal gangs

Haitilibre reports 219 inmates died of starvation or illness in Haitian prisons in 2022, mainly due to malnutrition or lack of access to adequate medication and health care, pointing out deficiencies in the justice system at all levels

61% of the population agreed with deploying armed forces according to a nationwide poll

Northern capital Cap-Haitien prepared for its 353rd anniversary Aug. 15, with stages erected on the Boulevard and Place d'Armes and cathedral Notre-Dame du Cap-Haïtien receiving a new coat of paint

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has sharply criticised Haitian political leaders for "not taking responsibility" for addressing Haiti's governance and security challenges amid escalating gang-induced violence

After the UN voted unanimously in favour of deploying the multinational armed force PM Ariel Henry has called for since October, he appeared relieved this week despite demonstrations calling for his resignation

In renewing the mandate for its office in Haiti, the UN Security Council included a provision to consider the deployment of a multinational force as an option to combat insecurity

Rwanda has indicated its intention to join forces with the Caribbean Community CARICOM to provide specialised assistance to Haiti in its ongoing efforts to find solutions to the criminal, political and governance crises

In a solemn procession in Champ-de-Mars, Port-au-Prince, devout Catholics commemorated yesterday the feast of Notre-Dame du Perpétuel Secours or Our Lady of Perpetual Help

US VP Harris reaffirmed the Biden administration's commitment to assist Haiti, providing an additional $53.7 million to help combat humanitarian crises, continuing to collaborate against criminal activity, and extending a long-standing trade agreement