Drone Strike in Haiti Kills 8 Children at a Birthday Party
A drone meant to strike a gang leader hit a celebration where children had gathered. Haiti is using drones to repel gangs that control much of the capital.
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UN condemns reported Haitian village massacre by armed gangs
Fishing village of Labodrie reportedly set on fire after killing of a gang leader in sign of rising violence outside capitalThe UN secretary-general has condemned the reported killing of at least 40 people during an attack by armed gangs in a fishing v…
Deportation Fears Are Fueling Money Transfers to Latin America
Money transfers to Guatemala, Honduras and other nations have increased in recent months, totaling billions of dollars. Undocumented migrants in the United States say they are sending money to relatives while they can.
Judge blocks ending of legal protections for 1m Venezuelans and Haitians in US
Homeland security had tried to end temporary protected status granted by the Biden administrationA federal judge on Friday ruled against the Trump administration from ending temporary legal protections that have granted more than 1 million people from …
Irish missionary and eight others freed weeks after kidnapping in Haiti
Gena Heraty was abducted at orphanage she ran along with seven Haitian colleagues and a three-year-old childAn Irish aid worker and eight fellow captives have been released nearly a month after they were kidnapped in Haiti.Gena Heraty, a missionary who…
Eight people kidnapped from Haitian orphanage released after three weeks
Irish aid worker and director Gena Heraty was taken along with seven Haitians, including a three-year-old childAn Irish aid worker and seven fellow captives have been released nearly a month after they were kidnapped in Haiti.Gena Heraty, a missionary …
Thousands face deportation to danger as Trump targets temporary protections
People with temporary protected status face possible deportation even though their home countries – including Afghanistan and Haiti – remain unsafeMany thousands of immigrants living in the US who came from certain countries regarded as risky or danger…
Drone Explosion in Haiti Kills 2 SWAT Members and Injures 6 Others
A drone intended for attacking gang members detonated at a police base, raising questions about how the deadly operations are conducted.
Why Is the U.S. Offering a $5 Million Reward for a Haitian Gang Leader?
A major bounty has been offered for help apprehending Jimmy Cherizier, a gang leader known as “Barbecue.” Experts have doubts about whether it will make any difference.
Blackwater founder Erik Prince to send hundreds of contractors to strife-ravaged Haiti
Critics say Vectus Global’s presence – including snipers – will undermine Haiti’s police and UN security forceHundreds of combatants from the US, Europe and El Salvador will reportedly be deployed to Haiti in the coming weeks to battle the country’s ga…