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World March 18, 2024

State Department confirms more than 30 Americans evacuated from Haiti on US government-chartered flight

The State Department confirmed Sunday that dozens of American citizens were evacuated from Haiti amid escalating gang violence in the country and landed safely in Miami.

IMMIGRATION March 17, 2024

DHS calls Haitian migrant’s alleged rape of disabled teen ‘heinous’

The Department of Homeland Security has called allegations that a Haitian migrant raped a disabled 15-year-old girl last Wednesday "heinous."

Caribbean March 17, 2024

Haiti rescue charter flight carrying Americans lands in Miami as gang violence escalates

After weeks of gang violence in Haiti, the first rescue charter flight took off from the Caribbean nation and landed in Miami Sunday afternoon, a U.S. official confirmed to Ó£ÌÒÊÓƵ.

Caribbean March 17, 2024

Haiti unrest: essential items for children stolen from UNICEF amid ongoing gang violence

A UNICEF container in Haiti filled with essential items for child survival were stolen as the country continues to spiral into chaos amid ongoing gang violence.

Caribbean March 16, 2024

US national security faces major risks as gangs battle for control over Haiti

Experts warn gang violence erupting in Haiti could have a more lasting effect on U.S. security than on American borders as the international community steps in.

Caribbean March 15, 2024

Billions invested in Haiti since 2010 earthquake have not improved country: 'We're still working'

The United Nations and United States led an international effort that provided around $13.5 billion to Haiti for recovery after the 2010 earthquake, but many doubt it proved effective.

Caribbean March 14, 2024

Gang leader ‘Barbecue’ threatens politicians involved in transition council as Kenya pauses police deployment

Kenya announced it is pausing a deployment of 1,000 police officers to Haiti, as the Caribbean nation cripples under weeks of gang violence and social unrest.

Caribbean March 14, 2024

US Marine anti-terrorism unit is on the ground in Haiti, officials say

A Marine anti-terrorism unit is now on the ground in Haiti to help protect the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince and potentially evacuate personnel there if needed.

Caribbean March 14, 2024

Who is 'Barbecue,' the gang leader wreaking havoc in Haiti?

Jimmy Cherizier, known by the nickname “Barbecue," has recently threatened "genocide" if Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry does not step down.

Secretary of State March 13, 2024

Blinken says crisis in Haiti is 'long unfolding story' as US pledges millions to help stabilize country

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the crisis in Haiti "has been a long unfolding story" that will require coordination from the international community to solve.

Caribbean March 13, 2024

US deploys Marine anti-terrorism unit to Haiti to protect embassy

A Marine anti-terrorism team has been deployed to protect the U.S. embassy in Haiti as the country is suffering from gang violence and political turmoil.