By Global Issues UNITED NATIONS, Nov 02 (IPS) – Due to worsening political instability, escalating gang violence, and a lack of basic services, Haiti is in the midst of one of the most severe humanitarian crises in the world. According to a 2024 ACAPS report, gangs have seized 85 percent of the nation’s capital, Port-Au-Prince, […]
By Emiliano Rodríguez Mega The attacks this week point to an escalation of violence as the situation worsens and gangs overwhelm security forces, including a multinational force. Source: Gang Gunfire in Haiti Hits U.S. Embassy Vehicles and U.N. Helicopter Category: Politics and Government, United States International Relations, Gangs, United Nations, Haiti, International Relations, Diplomatic Service, […]
By The Associated Press At least one U.S. airline has temporarily canceled flights to Haiti’s capital after gang members opened fire and hit a U.N. helicopter flying near the country’s main airport. Source: US airline temporarily suspends flights to Haiti’s capital after UN helicopter hit by gunfire Category: Business, Nation, Nation & World, Travel, World […]