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Dozens are killed and thousands forced to flee as armed gangs rampage through Haiti’s Artibonite region ahead of a multinational force deployment, with UN alarm and widespread destruction threatening the country’s breadbasket and food supplies.
Haiti’s Gran Grif gang is blamed for a fresh attack that activists say killed about 30 people, underscoring ongoing violence linked to gangs in the country.
A record about 280 political parties had registered by the deadline to participate in Haiti’s first general election in ten years, though not all will qualify for the ballot, signaling a crowded and potentially fragmented race.
Haiti's nine-member presidential council, in power for nearly two years, steps down as PM Alix Didier Fils-Aimé remains in place ahead of expected general elections that are unlikely to be held this year due to rampant gang violence. The U.S. has imposed visa bans on several council members and a cabinet minister, and a naval presence near Port-au-Prince signals international pressure while talks continue on the future governance and a multinational security mission.
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's plan to end Temporary Protected Status for more than 350,000 Haitian migrants, keeping TPS in place while a lawsuit proceeds. Judge Ana Reyes said DHS lacked the facts or legal basis to terminate the program, delaying any deportations and preserving Haitian beneficiaries' status as the case moves through the courts.
A federal judge in Washington blocked the Trump administration from ending Haiti's Temporary Protected Status, keeping deportation protections and work authorizations in place for Haitians for now; the ruling challenges DHS's move and could be appealed up to the Supreme Court, with more than 150,000 Haitians in South Florida among those affected.
A new report emphasizes that short-term solutions like killing gang members in Haiti are insufficient; instead, a comprehensive approach involving disarmament, dismantling political and financial backers, and addressing political influence is essential to effectively resolve the ongoing gang crisis and prevent violence from resurging.
The EU Council has imposed restrictive measures on three individuals, including former Haitian President Michel Martelly and his advisor, as well as a former senator and a gang entity, due to their involvement in escalating gang violence and human rights abuses in Haiti, aiming to restore stability and accountability.
Hurricane Melissa, a powerful category five storm, has caused at least 19 deaths in Jamaica and 30 in Haiti, with widespread destruction and aid delivery challenges. While Cuba reports no fatalities, many communities are cut off due to flooding. International aid and rescue efforts are underway, with countries pledging support and deploying resources to assist the affected nations.
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, caused at least 25 deaths and widespread destruction across Haiti, Jamaica, and Cuba, with severe damage to infrastructure, homes, and utilities, prompting international aid and rescue efforts.
Hurricane Melissa has strengthened into a Category 4 storm, threatening catastrophic flooding in Jamaica and Haiti, with preparations underway including shelters and stockpiled supplies, as authorities warn of potential widespread flooding and storm surges.
Hurricane Melissa has intensified to a Category 4 storm, threatening Jamaica, Haiti, and surrounding areas with catastrophic flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage, prompting emergency responses and evacuations.
Hurricane Melissa is rapidly intensifying into a major hurricane, threatening Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic with life-threatening flooding, landslides, and heavy rainfall, with warnings issued and preparations underway in the region.
Hurricane Melissa has intensified to a Category 4 storm threatening Jamaica and Haiti with catastrophic flooding, landslides, and heavy rainfall, prompting warnings and emergency preparations in the region.
Hurricane Melissa is rapidly intensifying to a potential Category 5 storm, threatening Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, and the Bahamas with catastrophic flooding, landslides, and destructive winds, with up to 40 inches of rain and storm surges of 9 to 13 feet expected.