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Gangs could overrun Haiti capital

UN chief warns gangs could overrun Haiti's capital without additional international security support

Gangs in Haiti could overrun the capital, Port-au-Prince, leading to a complete breakdown of government authority without additional international support for the beleaguered national police, the United Nations chief warned.

New Vision on MSN · 1d

Gangs Could Overrun Haiti Capital If Aid Falls Short: UN Chief

More than 5,601 people in Haiti were killed in Haiti last year as a result of gang violence, about a thousand more than in 2023, the UN said.

KNAU Arizona Public Radio · 1d

U.N. chief warns gangs could overrun Haiti's capital without additional support

U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said in a report that gangs in Haiti could overrun the capital, leading to a complete breakdown of government, without additional international support.

Barron's · 2d

Haiti Capital Could Be Overrun By Gangs If Intl Community Doesn't Step Up: UN Chief

Haiti's capital could become overrun by criminal gangs if the international community does not step up aid to a UN-backed security mission to the Caribbean nation, United Nations chief Antonio Guterres warned in a report Wednesday.

Jurist · 1d

UN warns Haiti in need of urgent international support amid gang violence rise

The United Nations chief issued a warning in a report released on Wednesday about the escalating threat posed by gangs in Haiti, emphasizing that without additional international support for the

Colombia's Petro Visits Southern Haiti

Miami Herald on MSN · 19h

In visit to Haiti, Colombian President Petro recounts historic ties, seeks forgiveness

I want to thank you for helping my America, my Colombia, achieve freedom,” he said. “You even gave us our flag.”

Hosted on MSN · 1d

Colombia's Petro visits southern Haiti as violence spikes in both countries

By Sarah Morland (Reuters) -Colombian President Gustavo Petro arrived in Haiti's southeastern city of Jacmel on Wednesday afternoon in a rare visit by a foreign head of state to the Caribbean nation,

The Washington Post · 1d

Colombian president visits southern Haiti as country battles surge in gang violence

Colombian President Gustavo Petro is visiting Haiti as part of a whirlwind trip to strengthen ties with the violence-wracked country

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Haiti’s goal to elect new president by 2026 endangered by political setbacks, UN says

The transitional government should prioritize governance over competing personal and political interests. Now is not the time ...

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Haiti Violence Surges as Gangs Expand Influence

Haiti’s gangs caused thousands of deaths and the displacement of over a million people in the past year, according to the UN, ...

Gloucester Daily Times1h

Icky to some, 'diamonds' to others: How eels figure into money laundering in Haiti

In Japan, a prepared dish costs up to $90 a plate, while in the northeastern United States they are worth thousands of dollars a pound, fresh out of the water.

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Gang violence in Haiti at record levels amid criticisms US has no 'clear strategy'

Gang violence in Haiti has led to the displacement of more than 700,000 people, forcing them to flee their homes for safety.

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Rubio calls for help from foreign partners to stabilize Haiti — not the U.S.

During a confirmation hearing on Wednesday, Rubio told his fellow U.S. Senators that there is no easy answer in Haiti, where ...

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More Kenyan police land in Haiti to bolster security mission

An additional 217 Kenyan police officers landed in Haiti on Saturday to bolster a multinational force seeking to restore ...

Trump Moves to End Entry Program for Migrants From 4 Nations

The president sought to end a program that allowed migrants fleeing Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela and Haiti to fly into the ...

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