Haiti, gangs

Gang Gunfire in Haiti Hits U.S. Embassy Vehicles and U.N. Aid Helicopter
The attacks this week point to an escalation of violence as the situation worsens and gangs overwhelm security forces, including a multinational force.
Armed gangs in Haiti target U.S. Embassy vehicles, UN chopper in escalation of attacks
The United States maintains its strong condemnation against ongoing gang violence aimed at destabilizing Haiti’s government and jeopardizing a future of peace and security for the Haitian people.”
Haiti's Coastal Turmoil: Gang Attacks and Capsized Tragedy
In Haiti, 50 suspected gang members died following a coastal town attack. A dozen drowned when their boat capsized. The gangs, part of Viv Ansanm, attacked Arcahaie, burning homes. Police, needing reinforcements,
Gangs in Haiti Open Fire and Hit a UN Helicopter Midair as Violence Surges
Gangs in Haiti have opened fire and hit a U.N. helicopter, forcing it to land in Port-au-Prince in the latest attack in the country's capital as violence surges once again
Armed Gangs Target U.S. Embassy Vehicles and U.N. Helicopter Haiti's As Violence Rages On
Armed gangs in Haiti have intensified their attacks on law enforcement and diplomatic corpses, recently targeting U.S. Embassy vehicles and a United Nations helicopter in Port-au-Prince. The violence marks yet another significant escalation as a coalition of gangs threatens diplomatic and humanitarian operations in the country.
Haiti's Crisis: Displacement and Armed Gang Influence Surge
Over 10,000 Haitians have been displaced amid escalating gang violence in Port-au-Prince. The U.N. reports an insufficiently resourced international force, although an appeal to convert it into a peacekeeping mission was blocked by China and Russia.
More Than 10,000 Haitians Flee Gang Attacks in Past Week, UN Says
More than 10,000 people in Haiti have been internally displaced in the last week as armed gangs operating in and around the capital Port-au-Prince ramp up attacks on areas they do not yet control, according U.
Haiti gangs open fire and hit UN helicopter mid-air as violence surges
Spike in Haiti gang violence comes just months after a UN-backed mission led by Kenyan police began Gangs on Thursday opened fire and hit a UN helicopter, forcing it to land in Port-au-Prince in the latest attack in Haiti’s capital as violence surges once again.
UN, Spirit Airlines temporarily suspend flights in Haiti’s capital as gang attacks rise
An ongoing escalation in gang attacks in Haiti’s capital is once more leading air carriers to suspend travel. On Friday, both ...
Canada condemns 'horrifying' wave of gang violence in Haiti
Foreign Affairs Minister Melanie Joly said Friday that Canada strongly condemns a new surge of "horrifying violence" ...
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US to evacuate some diplomats from Haiti after recent gang attacks: Reports
A gang coalition controlling large parts of Haiti’s capital has ramped up attacks, several targeting US and UN staff.
US to evacuate 20 embassy staff from Haiti following car attack and intensifying gang violence, say sources
Violence is intensifying in Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince this week, which saw a United Nations helicopter hit by gunfire ...
At least a dozen gang members drown near Haiti while ferrying ammunition: Official
Gangs in Haiti have opened fire and hit a U.N. helicopter, forcing it to land in Port-au-Prince in the latest attack in the ...
Situation in Haiti worsens amid ‘acute violence’ as UN support mission falters under gang violence
The gang violence in Haiti has gotten worse despite the deployment of U.N.-sanctioned international police officers, forcing ...
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Gang in Haiti massacres 70; leader blames victims as thousands flee
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti − Armed men belonging to Haiti's Gran Grif gang killed at least 70 people, including three infants, and forced at least 3,000 to flee as they swept through a town shooting ...
Police in Haiti battle a gang coalition trying to seize control of the entire capital
Police in Haiti are clashing with gunmen trying to take over one of the few communities in the capital, Port-au-Prince, that ...