Haiti

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Haiti, officially the Republic of Haiti, is a country on the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean Sea, east of Cuba and Jamaica, and south of The Bahamas. It occupies the western three-eighths of the island which it shares with the Dominican Republic. Haiti is 27,750 km² (10,714 sq mi), the third largest country in the Caribbean, and has an estimated population of 11.4 million, making it the most populous Caribbean country. The capital is Port-au-Prince.

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Haiti decrees transition council aimed at restoring calm Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:48Published 1 week ago

Heavy gunfire near Haiti's presidential palace sparks panic among residents Haitians looking to buy supplies in what used to be a busy market in Port-au-Prince fled in fear on Thursday as gangs clashed with police in front of the presidential palace. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 2 weeks ago

Gang and police gunbattles paralyse area near Haiti's National Palace At least one policeman was shot after he and other officers were forced to flee an armoured car that was later set on fire, according to local media reports. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:20Published 2 weeks ago

French nationals evacuated from Haiti arrive in Martinique Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:12Published 3 weeks ago

Haiti: Youtuber YourFellowArab Goes Missing in Haiti, Gangs Demand Ransom\| OneIndia YouTube star YourFellowArab, known for risky explorations, allegedly kidnapped in Haiti. Last active on Instagram in July, he reportedly went to Port-au-Prince for an interview. The kidnappers, linked.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:35Published 3 weeks ago

Situation in chaos-wracked Haiti is 'cataclysmic, says UN Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:51Published 3 weeks ago

'Need more commitment' from int'l donors: Haiti faces 'years of mass hunger', social fabric in decay Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 10:23Published on March 25, 2024

Haiti situation 'becoming a humanitarian emergency' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 07:28Published on March 25, 2024

US evacuates citizens out of violence-wracked Haiti Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:48Published on March 22, 2024

Haiti Gang Leader Shot as Transition Council Nears Completion \| Latest Update \| Oneindia News Tensions rise in Haiti as a gang leader incident occurs amidst discussions to finalize the transition council, marking a crucial moment in the country's political landscape. Stay informed on the latest.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:22Published on March 22, 2024

Haiti Unrest: Suspected Gang Members Set Ablaze in Capital Suburb, 300+ Officials Vacated \| Oneindia In the Petion-Ville suburb of Haiti's capital, suspected gang members faced vigilante justice, highlighting the nation's turmoil. Amidst political uncertainty, two suspects, including a leader named.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:41Published on March 21, 2024

Haiti violence: U.S announces charter flight to evacuate Americans as hunger soars \| Oneindia News On Saturday, the United States government announced plans to organise a charter flight for its citizens stranded in Haiti amidst escalating gang violence gripping the nation. Simultaneously, Guatemala.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:19Published on March 17, 2024

Gunfire booms in Haiti as politicians seek to form interim gov't Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:32Published on March 15, 2024

Haiti Unrest: Biden Administration Anticipates Migrant Influx, Florida on High Alert\| Oneindia News As Haiti's crisis worsens with PM Ariel Henry's resignation amid gang violence, the Biden administration weighs using Guantanamo Bay to process Haitian migrants in case of a mass exodus. Florida's Gov... Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:44Published on March 14, 2024

Kenya pauses police deployment to Haiti after PM's resignation Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:40Published on March 14, 2024

Haiti works at govt transition as gang leader pledges to fight on Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:57Published on March 14, 2024

Crisis in Haiti Could Drive Another Wave of Illegal Immigration in the US Crisis in Haiti , Could Drive Another Wave of , Illegal Immigration in the US. 'Newsweek' reports that the United States could be facing another wave of illegal immigration driven by refugees.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:31Published on March 13, 2024

$Will Haiti's 'fractious divided political spectrum' unite before 'gangs extend power even further'? [Video]$ Will Haiti's 'fractious divided political spectrum' unite before 'gangs extend power even further'? Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 21:11Published on March 13, 2024

Haiti: 'Not so much a civil war, not even collapse of a state, but the creation of a criminal state' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 07:38Published on March 12, 2024

Will Haiti's gangs get a say in who replaces PM? Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 05:36Published on March 12, 2024

Haiti: 'Deep mistrust' over outside intervention Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:25Published on March 12, 2024

Haiti PM resigns: What will happen next? Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 04:06Published on March 12, 2024

Haiti PM says he'll resign once transitional council is created Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced that he would resign once a transitional presidential council is created, following international pressure to solve overwhelming gang violence. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:57Published on March 12, 2024

Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry Resigns Amid Escalating Violence, Guyana’s President Confirms Guyana's President confirms the resignation of Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry amidst escalating crisis and gang violence. Stay updated with the latest developments from the emergency CARICOM summit.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 01:31Published on March 12, 2024

Haiti Crisis: US, German Diplomats Evacuated as Gang Violence Spins Out of Control \| Oneindia News Amid escalating gang violence, diplomats, including those from the US and Germany, evacuated Port-au-Prince. Criminal groups, aiming to oust Prime Minister Ariel Henry, targeted key sites. The US.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:25Published on March 11, 2024

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Haiti gang boss hints at possible ceasefire - but warns foreign forces they will be treated as 'invaders' The head of one of Haiti's most powerful gangs, and the de-facto head of a consortium of gangs that have brought Port-au-Prince to a standstill has told Sky News he would consider a ceasefire and talks.. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
Haiti gang boss would consider ceasefire if included in talks on nation's future The head of one of Haiti's most powerful gangs, and the de-facto head of a consortium of gangs that have brought Port-au-Prince to a standstill has told Sky News he would consider a ceasefire and talks.. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
A vortex of violence and poverty - starving families take shelter from the battlefield of Haiti's capital Over rubble-strewn and broken roads, we pass the cement barriers of long-gone police checkpoints entering one of the most dangerous districts in Haiti. Sky News - Published on March 25, 2024

What is happening in Haiti? More than 33,000 people have fled their homes in Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince, UN officials say, amid ongoing gang violence which has plunged the crises-stricken nation into yet more chaos. Sky News - Published on March 25, 2024
'I just got shot, I lost everything': The families trapped in Haiti's violent capital with nowhere to go When it comes, the gang violence is lethal and nobody in Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince knows when or where it will flare up next. Sky News - Published on March 22, 2024
Prominent Haitian gang leader shot dead by police as political groups near finalisation of transition council A prominent Haitian gang leader who escaped prison earlier this month has been shot dead by police - as political groups appear to be getting closer to finalising a transition council in the country. Sky News - Published on March 22, 2024

'Operation Indravati' launched to rescue Indians from Haiti IndiaTimes - Published on March 21, 2024
12 bodies seen in streets as gangs attack upmarket areas of Haiti's capital At least 12 people have been killed in the latest wave of violence in Haiti after armed gangs went on the rampage in two affluent areas of the capital, as chaos grips the poverty-stricken Caribbean.. Sky News - Published on March 18, 2024
Ready to airlift Indians from Haiti, says government IndiaTimes - Published on March 15, 2024
Haiti PM to resign as powerful gang leader calls on international community to give the country a 'chance' Powerful Haitian gang leader Jimmy Cherizier has been out in the streets of Port-au-Prince calling for the international community to "give a Haiti a chance" - as he drew a rifle and fired his pistol.. Sky News - Published on March 12, 2024

UK warns against all travel to Caribbean nation as gang violence rages The UK government has warned against all travel to Haiti as intense fighting and gang violence continues to spiral in the Caribbean nation. Sky News - Published on March 11, 2024
The moment I met the Haitian gang boss leading a violent anti-government uprising Haiti is suffering an escalation in violence. Here, Sky's chief correspondent recalls the moment he came face to face with the gang boss leading the anti-government uprising. Sky News - Published on March 4, 2024
State of emergency in Haiti as gang leader seeks to oust prime minister A state of emergency has been declared in Haiti after violence in the capital led to two prison breaks as a major gang leader tries to oust the prime minister. Sky News - Published on March 4, 2024	Hundreds of convicts escape as armed gangs storm prison At least three people have been killed and hundreds of inmates have fled after armed gangs stormed Haiti's main prison. Sky News - Published on March 3, 2024
Armed gang 'storms hospital and takes hundreds of hostages including newborn babies' An armed gang has stormed a hospital in Haiti and taken hundreds of hostages including newborn babies, the boss of the medical facility has said. Sky News - Published on November 15, 2023	Harder shines as Denmark seal last-16 spot Watch highlights as Denmark book their place in the World Cup last 16 with a 2-0 win over Haiti to finish second in Group D behind England. BBC Sport - Published on August 1, 2023
Harder helps Danes beat Haiti to book last-16 spot Goals from Pernille Harder and Sanne Troelsgaard help Denmark seal their place in the last 16 of the World Cup as they finish second in Group D. BBC Sport - Published on August 1, 2023	China beat Haiti to keep hopes alive despite red card Watch highlights as China earn their first victory at the 2023 Women's World Cup by beating Haiti, despite playing for more than an hour with only 10 players. BBC Sport - Published on July 28, 2023
China beat Haiti despite first-half red card China enjoy a first win at the 2023 Women's World Cup as they beat Haiti, despite playing for over an hour with 10 players. BBC Sport - Published on July 28, 2023	England in action on day nine of Women's World Cup European champions England take on Denmark, Argentina play South Africa and China meet Haiti on day nine of the Fifa Women's World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on July 27, 2023
Lionesses rusty and predictable but get job done It may not have been a thrilling performance but England did what they needed to do in their opening Women's World Cup game against Haiti - win. BBC Sport - Published on July 22, 2023	'Haiti should've had a red card' - BBC pundits on England win Former England stars Ellen White & Steph Houghton plus Arsenal Women's manager Jonas Eidevall reflect on England's 1-0 win over Haiti in their opening World Cup match. BBC Sport - Published on July 22, 2023
England take narrow victory over Haiti Watch highlights as Georgia Stanway's retaken penalty proves to be the difference in a narrow 1-0 win for England over Haiti at the Women's World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on July 22, 2023	Stanway fires England into lead from retaken penalty England's Georgia Stanway opens the scoring after seeing her initial spot kick saved with VAR ordering it to be retaken as the Haiti goalkeeper was ruled to be off her line. BBC Sport - Published on July 22, 2023
England win first World Cup match with 1-0 victory over Haiti England have won their first Women's World Cup match with a 1-0 victory over Haiti in Brisbane. Sky News - Published on July 22, 2023	'We're going to give everything': Lionesses to get World Cup campaign under way England are hours away from kicking off their World Cup campaign down under with their opening match against Haiti. Sky News - Published on July 22, 2023
England 'raring to go' for Women's World Cup opener The Lionesses have been "itching to begin" their Women's World Cup campaign, says captain Millie Bright as England prepare to play their group opener against Haiti. BBC Sport - Published on July 21, 2023	Women's World Cup: Build-up as England open campaign against Haiti Listen to radio commentary and follow updates as England open their FIFA Women's World Cup campaign against Haiti. BBC Sport - Published on July 21, 2023
Bright fit for World Cup opener, says Wiegman England captain Millie Bright is "absolutely ready to play" against Haiti in their Women's World Cup opener, says manager Sarina Wiegman. BBC Sport - Published on July 21, 2023	Lionesses news conference and transfer latest England boss Sarina Wiegman and captain Millie Bright speak at a news conference from 06:45 BST, to preview Saturday's Women's World Cup match against Haiti. BBC Sport - Published on July 20, 2023
Pick your England World Cup starting XI to face Haiti England begin their Women's World Cup campaign against Haiti on Saturday, but who do you think should be in the starting XI? BBC Sport - Published on July 20, 2023	Lionesses given special welcome in Brisbane The England Lionesses squad watch a traditional First Nations' dance as they arrive in Brisbane head of their opening Women's World Cup against Haiti. BBC Sport - Published on July 17, 2023
'Haiti, what's that?' - the team chasing England and changing minds Haiti are playing in their first Women's World Cup. After natural disasters and a presidential assassination, the nation is ready for a positive spotlight. BBC Sport - Published on July 10, 2023	Businessman gets life in prison over Haitian president's assassination A businessman has been sentenced to life in prison for helping Colombian mercenaries get weapons to assassinate Haitian President Jovenel Moise in 2021. Sky News - Published on June 2, 2023
'We don't kidnap, we don't rape, we are fathers': Haiti gang steps in to fill gap left by political failure Arriving in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, the sheer scale of the poverty takes your breath away. Sky News - Published on January 31, 2023	Rioting police seize streets in protest after 10 officers killed by Haitian gangs Rebel police officers have rioted on the streets of Haiti's capital by blockading roads with burning tyres and firing guns into the air in protest at the killing of colleagues by criminal gangs. Sky News - Published on January 27, 2023
Gangs dominate over half of Haiti capital as 20,000 people face 'catastrophic famine-like conditions' Gangs dominating nearly 60% of Haiti's capital are tearing society apart, as almost 20,000 people in Port-au-Prince face "catastrophic famine-like conditions", a senior United Nations official has.. Sky News - Published on December 9, 2022	India highlights Haiti's multi-dimensional challenges at UNSC Pratik Mathur, India's Counsellor to UNSC, speaking on the present situation in Haiti said, "As we have seen over the past decade, recovery from the multi-dimensional challenge in Haiti has not been.. IndiaTimes - Published on June 17, 2022

Haiti

Country in the Caribbean

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Haiti gang boss hints at possible ceasefire - but warns foreign forces they will be treated as 'invaders'

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12 bodies seen in streets as gangs attack upmarket areas of Haiti's capital

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