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3 things to know about the current crisis in Haiti

The scenes from Haiti may look familiar, as heavily armed gangs trade fire and civilians cower in fear. But there is something different about this latest episode.

WEKU

What led to the Haiti jailbreak – and can democracy be restored?

A state of emergency has been declared after gangs stormed two prisons and freed thousands of inmates. What will it take to restore order?

The Guardian - UK

Haiti Violence: Gangs Try To Take Over Main International Airport

It is not clear whether the gang members were able to take control of the main airport or not. Even last week, the airport was attacked by the gangs but they did not attempt to seize control of it.

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Tuesday briefing: Why Haiti is stuck in a state of anarchy

In today’s newsletter: With gangs controlling Port-au-Prince and a UN-backed international force still not on the ground, is there any prospect of democratic control?

The Guardian - UK

Haiti In Crisis: U.S. Embassy Open Amid Escaped Inmates

Escalating violence and political turmoil in Haiti prompt urgent need for humanitarian assistance and international support.

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Armed gangs try to take control of Haiti's main airport after jailbreak

Heavily armed gangs tried to seize control of Haiti’s main international airport on Monday, exchanging gunfire with police and soldiers in the latest attack on key government sites in an explosion of violence that includes a mass escape from the country’s two biggest prisons.

France 24

Haiti’s weekend of violence puts government future in doubt

Armed gangs attack international airport and free over 3,800 prisoners in seemingly coordinated effort to oust Ariel Henry

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Haiti declares state of emergency after thousands of dangerous inmates escape

Attack on two prisons comes amid outbreak of violence as PM in Kenya trying to salvage UN-backed security force

The Guardian - UK

Haiti Declares State Of Emergency After Weekend Jailbreak, Surge In Violence

The state of emergency was announced on Sunday evening, and it will last for 72 hours as the government officials are hunting the criminals who escaped the prison.

Latin Times

Haiti Gang Attack Triggers Massive Jailbreak, At Least A Dozen Dead

At least a dozen people died as gang members attacked the main prison in Haiti's capital, triggering a breakout by several thousand inmates, an AFP reporter and an NGO said Sunday.

International Business Times

Kenya Agrees to Sign Agreement in an Attempt to Salvage the Deployment of Police Forces to Haiti

A Kenyan court determined the government's plan is unconstitutional

Latin Times

Kenya signs deal in attempt to rescue plan for deployment of 1,000 police officers to Haiti

It’s not clear if the new agreement can circumvent the Kenyan high court’s earlier ruling that such a deployment is unconstitutional

The Guardian - US

Haiti, Kenya sign agreement on police deployment to tackle gang violence

Kenya and Haiti signed a "reciprocal" agreement on Friday to deploy police from the East African country to lead a UN-backed law and order mission to the gang-plagued Caribbean nation, Kenyan President William Ruto said.

France 24

Kenya, Haiti sign ‘reciprocal’ agreement on police deployment: Ruto

The agreement would allow Kenyan police to lead a UN-backed mission in the gang-riven Caribbean nation.

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Haitian Prime Minister Commits to Holding Elections by Mid-2025, Caribbean Leaders Say

Ariel Henry's concession comes amid strong international and domestic pressure to his leadership

International Business Times

Haitian PM Agrees To 'Share Power' Until Election: Caribbean Counterpart

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has accepted to "share power" with the opposition until fresh elections are held in the crisis-torn country, a Caribbean leader said Wednesday at a summit in Guyana.

The Independent UK

Caribbean leaders meet with Haiti's prime minister. Foreign force deployment is on the agenda

Caribbean leaders have met with embattled Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry to talk about his country’s unrelenting gang violence

WEKU

Wife of assassinated Haitian president is indicted in his killing

A judge in Haiti probing the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moïse indicted his widow, Martine Moïse, ex-prime minister Claude Joseph and the ex-chief of Haiti's National Police, Léon Charles.

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Haiti in Crisis: Violence and Protests Grip Troubled Nation

Get the latest update on the escalating violence in Haiti, with rising protests, political turmoil, and gang violence leaving the nation on the brink of co...

Latin Times

Five Killed In Clashes With Police In Haiti Amid Protests

Haiti has been engulfed in unrest since Monday, with thousands of people in Port-au-Prince and across the country demanding that the prime minister step down in line with a political agreement forged in 2022.

International Business Times

Violent Protests In Haiti Demand PM's Departure

Angry protesters rallied in the Haitian capital on Wednesday, demanding the departure of Prime Minister Ariel Henry after he failed to step down in line with a political agreement forged in 2022.

Latin Times

Police Fires Tear Gas As Hundreds Of Protestors Took Over Streets Against Unelected Government

Haiti has seen a surge in violent incidents in the last couple of months as many gangs compete for influence and try to exert pressure on interim Prime Minister Ariel Henry. The tear gas was fired after many protestors set car tires on fire and the streets were filled with…

Latin Times

Kenyan Court Blocks Deployment of Police Force Set to Lead Multinational Mission to Haiti

The court upheld arguments presented by opponents of the decision, who called the mission unconstitutional

Latin Times

Pope Francis Pleads For Release Of Hostages Kidnapped In Haiti Including 6 Nuns

The kidnapping took place on Jan. 19 when the armed men hijacked the bus and drove off to an unknown destination, taking all the passengers, as well as the nuns.

Radio France Internationale

Kenyan delegation prepares for police mission in Haiti despite opposition

A delegation from Nairobi went to Haiti this week to prepare for the arrival of a multinational mission to be led by Kenyan police. However, the deployment to help the Haitian police combat gangs still needs the green light from the Kenyan High Court of Justice.

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