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.
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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.
Kenyan-Led Forces Arrive in Haiti After Months of Gang Violence
The arrival of 400 Kenyan officers came on a day of deadly violence in Kenya. The international force was sent to try to restore order in the gang-plagued Caribbean nation.
Why Do Aid Groups Stay in Lawless Haiti?
Two American missionaries and a Haitian aid director were killed, the latest gang violence against aid groups in Haiti’s capital.
Why Do Aid Groups Stay in Lawless Haiti?
Two American missionaries and a Haitian aid director were killed, the latest gang violence against aid groups in Haiti’s capital.
Three Missionaries in Haiti Killed in Gang Attack
The latest assault by Haitian gangs left three people, including two American missionaries and a local pastor, dead in Port-au-Prince.
A France in Shock Confronts the Violence in Its Midst
The ruthless assault that freed a prisoner and set off a manhunt has turned attention to a multibillion-dollar drug trade fueling gang warfare.
How 360,000 Haitians Wound Up Living in Empty Lots and Crowded Schools
In a worsening humanitarian crisis, Haitians have been forced to flee their homes in the face of gang onslaughts, but the international response has failed to keep up.
Preparations Ramp Up for Global Security Force to Quell Haitian Violence
More than half a dozen nations have pledged personnel to a multinational effort to stabilize Haiti, where gangs have taken over much of the capital, setting off a major humanitarian crisis.