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citizen.co.za78 Killed in Gang Turf Clashes in Port-au-Prince Suburbs Since May 9
Violent clashes between gangs erupted in the suburbs of Haiti's capital on May 9, killing at least 78 people in one week. The deaths come as the country, already ravaged by gang violence, has seen its security situation deteriorate sharply over the past two years.
France 24UN Reports at Least 78 Killed in Gang Clashes in Port-au-Prince Suburbs
The United Nations Office in Haiti reported a provisional toll of at least 78 killed, including 10 bystanders, with 5,300 people displaced. Haiti, the poorest country in the Caribbean, has seen spiralling gang violence and worsening insecurity over the past two years. The situati…
Al JazeeraGang Violence Displaces Hundreds in Port-au-Prince Neighborhood
Residents of Cite Soleil in Haiti’s capital protested on Tuesday after a surge in gang violence over the weekend forced hundreds to flee their homes. Medical facilities including a Doctors Without Borders hospital and the Centre Hospitalier de Fontaine suspended operations.
The IndependentHaiti Residents Protest Gang Violence in Cite Soleil as Hundreds Flee Homes
Residents of Cite Soleil in Port-au-Prince protested Tuesday demanding police protection after weekend gang attacks displaced hundreds and left people sleeping in the streets. Protesters reported seeing killings and hearing gunshots during the demonstration. The violence is part…
hrw.orgSupreme Court to Hear TPS Appeal for 350,000 Haitians
The US Supreme Court will begin oral arguments on Wednesday regarding the Trump administration's appeal to end Temporary Protected Status for more than 350,000 Haitians. This follows a February pause on the termination amid ongoing violence and crises in Haiti. Advocates warn of…
france24.comHaiti's Le Nouvelliste Goes Online-Only Following Gang Looting of Its Printing Press
Le Nouvelliste, Haiti's 128-year-old newspaper, has shifted exclusively to online publication following the destruction of its downtown Port-au-Prince offices by armed gangs two years ago. The attack included looting, vandalism and the dismantling of its 130-foot printing press.…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewFatal Shooting at New Jersey Chick-fil-A Leaves One Dead and Six Wounded
A mass shooting at a Chick-fil-A in Union Township, New Jersey, resulted in one death and six injuries on Saturday evening. Masked gunmen entered the restaurant and opened fire, with law enforcement believing the incident to be gang-related. No arrests have been made as of Monday…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewRising Oil Prices from Iran Conflict Worsen Food Insecurity in Haiti
The conflict in Iran has driven up oil prices, leading to increased fuel costs in Haiti and exacerbating food insecurity for millions. Nearly half of Haiti's population already faces acute food insecurity, with 200,000 people recently entering this status. Government fuel price h…