JetBlue Halts Haiti Flights Until June
JetBlue Airways has announced it will extend its suspension of flights to Haiti’s Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince until at least June 11, 2025. The airline cited continued security concerns as the reason for the extension, leaving Haiti without direct U.S. commercial flights from South Florida and New York. This decision follows a broader […]
Port-au-Prince Among the Most Violent Cities in the World
Port-au-Prince ranks among the world’s most violent cities, with a homicide rate of 139.31 per 100,000 residents, highlighting Haiti’s deepening security crisis.
Haiti’s Government Under Pressure to Deliver Security Reforms
After a deadly attack in Kenscoff, Haiti’s government faces mounting pressure to deliver concrete security reforms. Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé has pledged decisive action, but will new measures be enough to restore public trust?
Additional Troops from Guatemala and El Salvador Arrive to Support Haiti
Additional troops from Guatemala and El Salvador arrive in Haiti to reinforce the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM), highlighting ongoing regional and international commitment to addressing gang violence and restoring stability.
A Regional Response to Haiti’s Security Crisis: Central America Steps Up
The arrival of Guatemalan and Salvadoran forces highlights growing regional solidarity in addressing Haiti’s escalating security crisis, showcasing a broader commitment from Latin America to stabilize the Caribbean nation.
Central American Troops Arrive in Haiti to Support Security Mission
Security forces from Guatemala and El Salvador arrived in Port-au-Prince on Friday to join the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM), increasing international efforts to stabilize Haiti amidst ongoing gang violence.
Kenyan troops in Haiti threaten to quit over unpaid wages amid rising criticism
Nearly 20 Kenyan police officers deployed in Haiti under the U.N.-backed Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission have submitted resignation letters citing pay delays and poor working conditions. The mission denies the resignations, but the controversy highlights deepening morale and operational challenges in combating Haiti’s escalating gang violence.
El Salvador joins Haiti mission to combat gang violence
El Salvador has joined the UN-backed multinational support mission, led by Kenya, to help Haiti regain control over areas dominated by gangs. This move marks a significant step in El Salvador’s ongoing efforts to export its security model to other countries.
U.S. Halts Push for Haiti UN Peacekeeping Amid China, Russia Opposition
The U.S. has dropped its effort to transform the Kenya-led Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti into a UN peacekeeping operation after opposition from China and Russia. The mission’s mandate is set to be extended for one year, but financial and logistical challenges persist.
Mexico to Train Haitian Soldiers in Effort to Support Security in Haiti
Mexico has announced plans to train Haitian soldiers as part of its contribution to the Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti. The training is aimed at strengthening Haiti’s security forces in the ongoing fight against gang violence, with the mission calling for further international support to equip and fund operations.