The attacks this week point to an escalation of violence as the situation worsens and gangs overwhelm security forces, including a multinational force.
Tag: Gangs
Kenya’s Police Battle Haitian Gangs While Understaffed and Lacking Money
Hundreds of Kenyan police officers are in Port-au-Prince, trying to take the capital back from gangs, but financing and personnel shortages have hampered the effort.
As a Massacre Unfolded in Haiti, a Frantic Call: ‘Send for Help’
When a gang assaulted a town in central Haiti last week, one woman called a local community leader begging for assistance. The massacre left at least 78 civilians dead.
Gang Attack in Haiti Leaves 70 People Dead
The assault took place in a key agricultural region, which has seen a surge in gang violence.
Leader of Kenya, Donor to Haiti Police Force, Makes First Visit
The trip by President William Ruto of Kenya came against a bleak backdrop in Haiti, where gangs operate with impunity and the Kenyan officers remain largely out of sight.
El Salvador’s Police Chief Dies in Helicopter Crash
Mauricio Arriaza Chicas led the nation’s police force during a crackdown on gang violence. The president expressed doubt that the crash had been an accident.
As Kenyan Police Force Deploys in Haiti, Gang Violence Shifts
Weeks after an international police force began arriving to take on gangs, armed groups are redirecting their campaign of terror outside the capital.
Can Garry Conille Save Haiti?
Haiti’s new prime minister is a trained gynecologist who experts say is more policy expert than seasoned politician. Many Haitians are counting on him to quell rampant gang violence.
Why Kenyan Police Officers Are Deployed in Haiti
About 400 Kenyan officers have deployed to Haiti as part of the first wave of a multinational contingent tasked with trying to restore order in the gang-plagued Caribbean nation.
New Haitian Leader Visits Washington Seeking Additional Support
Haiti’s newly selected prime minister, Garry Conille, met with Democrats on Capitol Hill as well as Biden administration officials, seeking more help to combat the unrest in his country.