UN says Haiti conflict has 'worsened' as gangs push fresh attacks
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-10-23 06:38:08

UN says Haiti conflict has 'worsened' as gangs push fresh attacks

More than 4,200 people have fled their homes in fresh attacks around the capital since last Thursday, according to U.N. estimates,

Haiti gangs recruiting more child soldiers, human rights report says
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-10-09 13:35:46

Haiti gangs recruiting more child soldiers, human rights report says

Near-famine conditions push boys to pick up guns while girls are sexually abused and forced into domestic work in the Carribean nation.

UN rights office calls for more action to combat ‘senseless criminality’ in Haiti
  • Author: UN News
  • Date: 2024-09-27 22:57:03

UN rights office calls for more action to combat ‘senseless criminality’ in Haiti

Haiti has been plagued by violence and insecurity at the hands of armed gangs, amid ongoing political, socioeconomic and humanitarian challenges.

Haiti power firm says main hydroelectric plant down after protest
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-09-04 06:37:06

Haiti power firm says main hydroelectric plant down after protest

Output at Peligre has been down since Monday after people stormed the plant demanding other areas be supplied before the capital, Port-au-Prince.

Haiti mission receives additional equipment, confirms salaries of Kenyan team to be paid this week
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-08-26 12:08:55

Haiti mission receives additional equipment, confirms salaries of Kenyan team to be paid this week

It has been confirmed that salaries for the Kenyan team in the mission will be reflected in their individual bank accounts this week.

Residents live in fear after increased robberies by armed gang in Marsabit's Saku area
  • Author: Waweru Wairimu
  • Date: 2024-08-21 14:34:28

Residents live in fear after increased robberies by armed gang in Marsabit's Saku area

Residents say the area enjoyed relative peace until a fortnight ago when the armed gang started terrorising them.

Kenyan police officers engage Haiti gangs in fierce gun battle
  • Author: Lucy Mumbi
  • Date: 2024-07-21 12:51:09

Kenyan police officers engage Haiti gangs in fierce gun battle

The General Service Unit's Recce team has been conducting patrols in local streets and the port, focusing on combating gangs.

UN and EU humanitarians appeal for more support for Haiti
  • Author: UN News
  • Date: 2024-07-16 21:54:09

UN and EU humanitarians appeal for more support for Haiti

As clashes continue in Haiti, more than 578,000 people are displaced, and nearly five million – roughly half the population – are facing acute hunger, with 1.6 million at risk of starvation.

Reluctant UN member states urged to support Kenyan-led mission in Haiti
  • Author: Amina Wako
  • Date: 2024-07-07 11:12:48

Reluctant UN member states urged to support Kenyan-led mission in Haiti

During a UN Security Council session on Wednesday, the United States and Canada emphasised that the international community needed to follow through on commitments to the Kenyan-led mission.

Haiti PM travels to US as Kenyan police patrol capital
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-29 08:19:31

Haiti PM travels to US as Kenyan police patrol capital

The U.S. is the principal financial backer of a Kenya-led international security force the United Nations has ratified be sent to Haiti to help its police battle armed gangs that have plunged the country into a humanitarian crisis.

Noor Gabow: Top Kenyan police officer coordinating Haiti mission
  • Author: Abdirahman Khalif
  • Date: 2024-06-24 17:53:29

Noor Gabow: Top Kenyan police officer coordinating Haiti mission

Noor holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Penology from the International Academy Bramshill of the National Police Improvement Agency in the UK and also has a Master's degree in Governance, Peace, and Security Studies.

UN Haiti chief warns of 'catastrophic' impact of gang war displacements
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-19 07:01:03

UN Haiti chief warns of 'catastrophic' impact of gang war displacements

Almost 580,000 people in Haiti are internally displaced - around 5 per cent of the Caribbean country's entire population.

Gang-ravaged Haiti to replace national police head with former chief
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-15 08:51:09

Gang-ravaged Haiti to replace national police head with former chief

The Haitian National Police, or PNH, has been at the forefront of a battle against powerful armed gangs that have taken over most of the capital, Port-au-Prince.

Former juvenile gang member out to empower other youth
  • Author: Mishi Gongo
  • Date: 2024-06-12 06:30:10

Former juvenile gang member out to empower other youth

Mghendi is a founder of the Madvocate initiative where he helps recovery drug addicts, reformed criminals and teen moms with psychosocial support.

Haiti PM condemns killing of police officers in gang ambush
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-11 08:32:52

Haiti PM condemns killing of police officers in gang ambush

A group of armed men working under gang leader Jimmy "Barbeque" Cherizier ambushed a patrol from the police's anti-gang unit in the Delmas 18 neighbourhood on Sunday and set it on fire.

UN agency appeals for aid to help Haiti weather hurricane season
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-08 12:09:34

UN agency appeals for aid to help Haiti weather hurricane season

The hurricane season, which traditionally begins in June and runs through November, is forecast to be severe this year.

Haiti's new PM Garry Conille says leaders are setting aside differences
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-06-04 15:04:07

Haiti's new PM Garry Conille says leaders are setting aside differences

Garry Conille spoke days after being named for the office, more than a month after a nine-member transition council was sworn in, and nearly three months after his predecessor, Ariel Henry resigned.

Haiti transition council picks former PM Conille to again lead country
  • Author: Reuters
  • Date: 2024-05-29 06:28:22

Haiti transition council picks former PM Conille to again lead country

The transition council voted 6-1 to install Conille as interim prime minister.

Kenya mission to Haiti likely to delay again
  • Author: Mary Wambui
  • Date: 2024-05-22 18:51:05

Kenya mission to Haiti likely to delay again

A US official says a deployment by the end of this week was impossible, for logistical reasons.

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