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US Evacuates Citizens from Haiti Amid Escalating Violence in Gang-Dominated Capital

Posted on 26 March 2024

The United States has initiated the evacuation of its citizens from Haiti via helicopter, responding to reports of fresh fighting in the Caribbean nation’s gang-dominated capital. Particularly fierce gunfire has…
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“Internal armed conflict” announced in Ecuador following gang-led riots

Posted on 18 January 2024

On January 8, violence erupted in Ecuador, beginning with riots in at least six prisons where inmates seized control, holding guards captive and many escaping, including leaders of criminal groups. Simultaneously, widespread bombing occurred,…
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Typical street scene Haiti country struck massive earthquake Gary Brunette USCDCP

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UN approved security mission to combat gang violence in Haiti

Posted on 05 October 2023

On October 2, the UN Security Council adopted what has been described as a historic resolution - authorising the deployment of a security mission to Haiti as a peace restoration attempt in…
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Haiti on the verge of civil war as fighting escalates

Posted on 03 May 2023

Mercy Corps have expressed deep concern for the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Haiti, particularly following the clash on April 24, in which 14 suspected gang members were killed.
 
Although the conflict has…
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Typical street scene Haiti country struck massive earthquake Gary Brunette USCDCP

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Urban violence intensifying in Haiti

Posted on 15 February 2023

Increasingly regular and brutal violence is being carried out by non-government groups in Haiti. Murder, kidnappings, torture and sexual assault are being committed by gangs and armed groups in Port…
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