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Haiti Gangs Launch Largest Attack on Foreign Peacekeepers Amid Election Push
world1 day ago

Haiti Gangs Launch Largest Attack on Foreign Peacekeepers Amid Election Push

Haitian armed gangs launched the most significant attack against the newly deployed international security force, marking a major escalation in violence. The assault occurred as the country prepares for its first general election in over a decade, highlighting the extensive control gangs maintain over Port-au-Prince. While no group has claimed responsibility, the incident underscores the severe security challenges facing the nation's political transition.

via AP News|
#elections#gang-violence#haiti
Erik Prince’s Drone-Heavy Task Force Halts Gang Advance in Haiti Amid High Civilian Toll
global-security2 days ago

Erik Prince’s Drone-Heavy Task Force Halts Gang Advance in Haiti Amid High Civilian Toll

Erik Prince’s private security firm, Vectus Global, is operating a secretive 'Task Force' in Haiti to combat gang violence. Since March, the operation has conducted over 2,000 drone strikes, halting gang expansion in Port-au-Prince but resulting in significant civilian casualties and high costs. While the UN credits the force with stabilizing downtown areas, critics argue the approach lacks accountability and fails to address root causes, with major roads and elections still stalled.

via CNN|
#drone-warfare#erik-prince#global-security
Funerals mark deadly gang attack in Haiti's Kenscoff
world1 month ago

Funerals mark deadly gang attack in Haiti's Kenscoff

Mourners gathered for funerals in Port-au-Prince following a gang attack in the Kenscoff neighborhood that killed dozens. The violence highlights the ongoing security crisis in Haiti, where gangs control large parts of the capital and have displaced over a million people. A new international force aims to restore order before December elections.

via AP News|
#gangs#haiti#kenscoff
Haitian gang frees hostages after deadly Kenscoff raid, but police face scrutiny over failure to prevent attack
world-news1 month ago

Haitian gang frees hostages after deadly Kenscoff raid, but police face scrutiny over failure to prevent attack

A violent gang in Haiti has released women and children kidnapped during a deadly attack on the farming community of Kenscoff, which left 47 people dead. While the release of hostages offers some relief, the Haitian National Police are facing intense criticism for failing to prevent the massacre. Simultaneously, the U.S. deported dozens more Haitians to the country, raising concerns about the safety of returnees in a region where armed groups control approximately 70% of Port-au-Prince.

via AP News|
#gang-violence#haiti#kidnapping
Haiti Gangs Kill 47 in Kenscoff Raid, Sparking Anger Over Police Failure
americas1 month ago

Haiti Gangs Kill 47 in Kenscoff Raid, Sparking Anger Over Police Failure

At least 47 people were killed and over 22 wounded in an overnight gang attack on Kenscoff, a hillside community overlooking Port-au-Prince, according to the UN. The raid, which began around 10:30 p.m. local time, has intensified calls for accountability after residents claimed police failed to protect them despite being stationed nearby. While the Haitian government condemned the 'heinous attack' and promised to restore authority, local residents demanded the resignation of the police chief. The violence raises concerns about the country’s ability to hold its first presidential election in a decade in December, as armed groups continue to expand their influence despite international security efforts.

via France 24|
#americas#gang-violence#haiti
Haiti's top security official kidnapped as gang violence intensifies
world4 months ago

Haiti's top security official kidnapped as gang violence intensifies

Armed men kidnapped James Boyard, Haiti's police inspector general and the defence minister's chief of staff, in Port-au-Prince, with his wife and six-year-old daughter also seized and a ransom reportedly requested. The incident highlights a surge in gang violence that has hampered security efforts, left thousands dead, and displaced about 1.5 million people this year, according to UN figures.

via BBC|
#gangs#haiti#james-boyard
Port-au-Prince abduction underscores Haiti's security crisis as top official is seized
world4 months ago

Port-au-Prince abduction underscores Haiti's security crisis as top official is seized

Armed men abducted James Boyard, the Defense Ministry’s cabinet director and police inspector general, in Bourdon, Port-au-Prince—marking the highest-ranking kidnapping in years amid widespread gang control of the capital. Officials haven’t confirmed who is behind the raid or any ransom. Boyard’s work on security reform and armed forces rebuilding highlights the country’s volatile security climate, where kidnappings have surged in areas once considered safe and gangs continue to target public figures.

via NBC News|
#gangs#haiti#kidnapping
Dozens killed in stampede at Haiti's Laferriere Citadel celebrations
americas6 months ago

Dozens killed in stampede at Haiti's Laferriere Citadel celebrations

At least 30 people were killed in a stampede at Laferriere Citadel in northern Haiti during the annual UNESCO World Heritage celebration; rain at the entrance worsened conditions and the toll could rise. The fortress, built in the early 19th century after Haiti's independence, is a major tourist site as Haiti contends with gang violence and a heavy security crackdown.

via Reuters|
#americas#haiti#laferriere-citadel