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Haiti’s Children Become ‘Battlegrounds’ as Gang Violence Fuels 1,000% Surge in Sexual Assaults, UNICEF Reports

Haiti’s descent into lawlessness under gang rule has triggered an unprecedented humanitarian catastrophe, with sexual violence against children surging by 1,000% since 2023, according to a dire warning from UNICEF. Armed groups now control 85% of the capital, Port-au-Prince, turning neighborhoods into zones of terror where minors are subjected to kidnappings, rape, and forced recruitment,…

Former Haitian Public Officials Arrested in Corruption Probe, Sparking Scrutiny of State Fund Management

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Haiti’s anti-corruption agency arrested Jemley Jean-Baptiste, the former director of the National Old Age Insurance Office (ONA), on Friday, February 7, as part of a widening investigation into alleged abuse of power and mismanagement of public funds. The arrest, ordered by Judge Loubens Élysée, signals renewed efforts to hold officials accountable in a nation long…

Headline: International Coalition Delivers Helicopters to Haiti in Bid to Quell Gang Violence

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A multinational effort to combat Haiti’s escalating gang crisis gained momentum this week as three specialized helicopters, donated by El Salvador and transported by a Ukrainian cargo carrier, arrived at Toussaint Louverture International Airport. The aircraft, part of the United Nations-backed Multinational Security Support (MMAS) mission, aim to bolster medical evacuations and tactical operations in…

Haitian Prime Minister Praises Customs Agency as Pillar of Economic Resilience Amid Crisis

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Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé lauded Haiti’s General Administration of Customs (AGD) during a high-profile visit to the agency on Thursday, February 6, emphasizing its critical role in safeguarding state revenue and combating smuggling amid the country’s deepening economic and political turmoil. Accompanied by Economy and Finance Minister Alfred Fils Metellus, the Prime Minister’s tour…

US Government Maintains Critical Assistance for Kenyan-Led Security Mission in Haiti

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The US Embassy in Haiti has announced that the United States Government has not suspended all aid to the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission in Haiti. In a statement released on Thursday, February 6, the US Embassy highlighted that Secretary of State Marco Rubio has authorized waivers for $40.7 million (5.2 billion) in essential…

Haiti’s Youth Propose Anti-Corruption Reforms in National Essay Contest Amid Electoral Crisis

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The Citizens’ Organization for a New Haiti (OCNH) honored three university students on February 4, 2024, for their winning proposals to combat electoral corruption during the second edition of its national essay competition. Held at a hotel in Pétion-Ville, the ceremony drew Haitian officials and international diplomats, spotlighting youth-led solutions to a crisis that has…

Massacre in Kenscoff: Armed Groups Kill 150 as Haitian Authorities Face Scrutiny Over ‘Preventable’ Violence

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A brutal attack by armed groups in Kenscoff, a commune near Pétion-Ville, Haiti, has left nearly 150 people dead and over 100 homes burned to the ground, according to a preliminary report by the Fondation Je Klere (FJKL), a Haitian human rights organization. The foundation condemned the massacre as a “preventable tragedy,” accusing Haitian authorities…

Dominican Republic Deports Over 30,000 Migrants Amid Haiti Crisis and U.S. Policy Shift

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The Dominican Republic’s Directorate General of Migration (DGM) reported the expulsion of more than 30,000 migrants in January 2025, the majority being Haitian nationals, as part of a sweeping crackdown on irregular migration and human trafficking networks. The move comes amid heightened regional instability, with Haiti grappling with gang violence and a potential surge in…

Haiti’s Security Situation May Improve, Says Secretary of State for Public Security

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In a recent statement, Mario Andresol, Haiti’s Secretary of State for Public Security, expressed optimism about the country’s security situation, citing a new police strategy aimed at harmonizing efforts, implementing a clear plan, and utilizing resources more efficiently. Andresol’s optimism comes despite the country’s escalating violence and humanitarian crisis. According to Human Rights Watch, Haiti’s…

Editorial: Haiti’s Looming Catastrophe—Why Self-Reliance Can’t Wait

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The potential withdrawal of U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) funding from Haiti is not merely a budgetary adjustment—it is a death sentence. With 75% of the country’s health expenditures tethered to this aid, the collapse of Haiti’s already fractured healthcare system is imminent. Hospitals will shutter, vaccines will vanish, and preventable diseases will surge….