Gang violence Stories

Major events likely to influence security trajectory in Africa and beyond
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 31, 2024

In Africa, the conflicts in Sudan, DRC, and Somalia have led to a surge in internally displaced persons, asylum seekers, and refugees in the neighbour...

EU imposes sanctions against three Haitian gang leaders
Mary Wambui  |  Dec 17, 2024

The measures include an asset freeze, a travel ban to the EU, and a ban on EU entities providing financial support.

Child recruitment by armed groups in Haiti surges 70 per cent
UN News  |  Nov 25, 2024

Children now comprise up to half of all armed group members, with recruitment driven by widespread poverty, lack of education and collapse of essentia...

US issues travel advisory on Haiti following rising gang violence cases
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 21, 2024

The escalating situation has seen the US Federal Aviation Administration issue a notice prohibiting US civilian aircraft and US pilots from flying bel...

Trump era: Ruto pushes for UN peacekeeping mission in Haiti as US support wavers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 19, 2024

As the mission grapples with these challenges, Kenya is urging international partners, particularly the UN, to step in and strengthen the operation.

Haiti crisis: Over 20,000 flee as gang violence spurs mass displacement
UN News  |  Nov 19, 2024

The current wave of displacement, the largest since August 2023, comes as armed gangs who have joined forces strengthen their grip on the capital.

Haiti gangs push into one of few remaining capital strongholds
Reuters  |  Nov 16, 2024

Reuters on Thursday witnessed crowds of residents running down the streets, many carrying suitcases, backpacks and small children as cars packed to th...

UN says Haiti conflict has 'worsened' as gangs push fresh attacks
Reuters  |  Oct 23, 2024

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
Reuters  |  Oct 09, 2024

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
UN News  |  Sep 27, 2024

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
Reuters  |  Sep 04, 2024

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
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 26, 2024

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
Waweru Wairimu  |  Aug 21, 2024

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
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 21, 2024

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
UN News  |  Jul 16, 2024

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

Reluctant UN member states urged to support Kenyan-led mission in Haiti
Amina Wako  |  Jul 07, 2024

During a UN Security Council session on Wednesday, the United States and Canada emphasised that the international community needed to follow through o...

Haiti PM travels to US as Kenyan police patrol capital
Reuters  |  Jun 29, 2024

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 po...

Noor Gabow: Top Kenyan police officer coordinating Haiti mission
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Jun 24, 2024

Noor holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminology and Penology from the International Academy Bramshill of the National Police Improvement Agency in the UK...

UN Haiti chief warns of 'catastrophic' impact of gang war displacements
Reuters  |  Jun 19, 2024

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