What We Know About Haiti’s Newly Established National Security Council
The Haitian government has created the National Security Council (CNS) to coordinate responses to escalating violence and insecurity. The initiative follows a series of measures, including a nationwide state of emergency, aimed at restoring stability.
Haiti Implements State of Emergency to Tackle Growing Security Crisis
The Haitian government has declared a state of emergency from December 22, 2024, to January 21, 2025, to address escalating gang violence and its widespread effects. The decision is part of a broader strategy to enhance security and tackle humanitarian challenges.
Gang Attack Destroys Haiti’s Bernard Mevs Hospital
Bernard Mevs Hospital, a leading healthcare institution in Haiti, was destroyed in an armed attack late Monday, leaving the country’s already fragile health system in crisis. The facility, known for its advanced medical services and role in training doctors, was set ablaze by gang members amid escalating violence in Port-au-Prince.
Gang Leader ‘Jeff Mafia’ Reportedly Killed in Police Operation
Local media have reported that Jeff Mafia, a high-ranking gang leader, was killed during a Haitian police operation in Fort-National. Retaliatory violence followed, displacing residents in gang-controlled neighborhoods.
ALBA Bloc Faces a Test of Unity as Haiti Seeks Urgent Aid
Haiti’s appeal for food and security assistance at ALBA’s 20th-anniversary summit puts the bloc’s ability to address regional crises to the test.
Toussaint Louverture airport reopens, a vital step for Haiti
Haiti’s main international airport has reopened after a month-long closure due to gang violence, providing a vital lifeline for the country amidst ongoing challenges.
American Airlines indefinitely suspends flights to Haiti amid safety concerns
American Airlines has stopped flights to Haiti indefinitely due to safety concerns. This decision makes travel and aid delivery harder in a country already struggling with violence and blocked roads.
Protecting children in Haiti: UNICEF and government collaboration
UNICEF is partnering with the Haitian government to protect children from gang violence, prioritizing their safety, education, and emotional well-being amid rising insecurity
Belize’s support for UN Haiti mission amid escalating violence
Belize remains committed to the UN-backed mission in Haiti, deploying senior officers and preparing additional troops despite escalating violence. The mission, led by Kenya, faces challenges due to underfunding and limited staffing, with full deployment anticipated by January 2025.
Cap-Haïtien deportations: A crisis point in Haiti
As gang violence isolates Port-au-Prince, Cap-Haïtien faces mounting challenges as deportees, displaced residents, and returning migrants strain resources in Haiti’s northern hub.