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Security Council gives UN chief 30 days to find a plan to fight Haiti’s armed gangs

NEW YORK (AP) — The U.N. Security Council asked the secretary-general on Friday to come up with options to help combat Haiti’s armed gangs, including a possible U.N. peacekeeping force…

John McCarthy July 16, 2023

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Haiti human rights group warns kidnappings and killings are on the rise after a brief respite

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — A leading human rights group in Haiti warned about an upsurge in killings and kidnappings as the U.N. Security Council met Friday to discuss the country’s worsening…

John McCarthy July 15, 2023

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US top diplomat Blinken to discuss Haiti crises with country’s premier

WASHINGTON (Reuters) — Secretary of State Antony Blinken will discuss political, security and humanitarian crises in Haiti with Prime Minister Ariel Henry tbis week, a State Department official said. Blinken…

John McCarthy July 2, 2023

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UN agencies decry humanitarian crisis in Haiti and seek help for hungry families fleeing violence

JEREMIE, Haiti (AP) — The executive directors of two U.N. agencies warned Tuesday that Haiti’s humanitarian crisis has reached unprecedented levels amid reports of widespread hunger and gang violence. Per…

John McCarthy June 26, 2023

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Haiti Humanitarian Aid Needs To Come To Terms With Gangs, Says Caribbean Leader

PORT-AU-PRINCE (Reuters) — Humanitarian aid to Haiti will need to take into account the influence of heavily armed gangs who control large parts of the country, the president of a…

John McCarthy June 18, 2023

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30,000 Haitian Kids Live in Private Orphanages; Officials Want to Close Them and Reunite Families

SAINT-LOUIS-DU-SUD, Haiti (AP) — Mylouise Veillard was 10 when her mother dropped her off at an orphanage in southern Haiti and promised her a better life. For three years, Mylouise slept on…

John McCarthy June 15, 2023

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VP Kamala Harris Announces $100M To Help Caribbean During Official Visit To Bahamas

NASSAU (AP) — U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris announced today that the U.S. is investing more than $100 million in the Caribbean region to crack down on weapons trafficking, help…

John McCarthy June 8, 2023

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Help Police Find Haiti National Jean Sterling Wanted For Sunday Assault In Smith Bay

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — Police need your help today to find a Haitian national wanted for an assault on St. Thomas. Jean W. Sterling, 47, of Port-au-Prince, is wanted in connection…

John McCarthy June 2, 2023

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Suspected Gang Members Kill Haitian Policeman Amid Spike In Violence

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — Suspected gang members ambushed a group of policemen, set their armored vehicle on fire and killed one officer in the latest attack against Haiti’s National Police force,…

John McCarthy May 20, 2023

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UN Chief in Jamaica Urges International Response to Haiti’s Spiraling Crisis

PORT-AU-PRINCE (AP) — U.N. Secretary General António Guterres warned Monday that Haiti’s “tragic situation” is threatening the security of the Caribbean region and beyond as he pressed the international community…

John McCarthy May 17, 2023