Haiti

Jamaica’s prime minister offers troops to address Haiti crisis
The offer comes after Haitian government appealed for international support to help with the country’s gang violence.
Published On 1 Feb 2023
Four suspects in killing of Haiti president taken into US custody
The US Justice Department has already charged three others over the assassination that took place in July 2021.
Published On 1 Feb 2023
Tensions soar in Haiti’s capital after police officers killed
Protesters erect burning barricades in Port-au-Prince as anger bubbles over following recent killings by Haitian gangs.
Published On 26 Jan 2023
‘I ask for justice’: Haiti faces sexual violence crisis
Sexual violence is surging in Haiti amid widespread insecurity, advocates say, but impunity ‘remains the norm’.
Published On 25 Jan 2023

At least 67 journalists were killed in 2022 driven by Ukraine, Mexico, and Haiti, Committee to Protect Journalists says.

Canadian government accuses two Haitian nationals, including associate of ex-President Martelly, of enabling gangs.

The vehicles come as Haiti contends with surging levels of gang violence, particularly in the capital Port-au-Prince.

Expiration of 10 remaining senators’ terms leaves Caribbean nation without any democratically elected institutions.

Ahead of summit, US, Canada and Mexico also pledge new cooperation on migration, climate and drugs, White House says.

New rules allowing US to turn more people away at border with Mexico ignore rights of asylum seekers, advocates say.

Joe Biden says new rules allowing asylum seekers to be returned to Mexico aim to reduce arrivals at US southern border.

From gangs to fuel shortages to a cholera outbreak, Haiti is grappling with ongoing setbacks as new year begins.

The past year saw a political swing leftward in countries like Brazil and Colombia as well as crises and World Cup gold.

Canada has accused Berto Dorce and Liszt Quitel of money laundering on behalf of powerful criminal organisations.

Live