World Nov 16 Cholera overwhelms Haiti, experts warn outbreak could worsen as fuel blockade lifts Cholera cases are overwhelming Haiti and experts warn the situation could worsen now that the country is bustling once again after a paralyzing fuel blockade that lasted two months.
World Oct 29 Cholera cases, deaths spike in Haiti amid fuel and water crisis A rapidly spreading cholera outbreak is straining the resources of nonprofits and local hospitals in a country where fuel, water and other basic supplies are growing scarcer by the day.
World Oct 17 Thousands protest in Haiti as UN discusses troop request The U.S. and Mexico say they are preparing a U.N. resolution that would authorize “an international assistance mission” to help improve security in crisis-wracked Haiti so desperately needed humanitarian aid can be delivered to millions in need.
World Oct 04 Haiti reaches a breaking point as the economy tanks and violence soars Daily life in Haiti began to spin out of control last month just hours after Prime Minister Ariel Henry said fuel subsidies would be eliminated, causing prices to double.
World Oct 02 Haiti reports cholera deaths for first time in 3 years, prompting emergency response Haiti’s government on Sunday announced that at least eight people have died from cholera, raising concerns about a potentially fast-spreading scenario and reviving memories of an epidemic that killed nearly 10,000 people a decade ago.
World Jul 07 Haiti’s struggles worsened in the year since the president was assassinated Not only have authorities failed to identify all those who masterminded and financed the killing, but Haiti has gone into a freefall as violence soars and the economy tumbles.
World Dec 16 All hostages from U.S. missionary group freed in Haiti, police say The remaining members of a U.S.-based missionary group who were kidnapped two months ago have been freed.
World Dec 14 Gasoline truck explosion kills dozens in northern Haiti The explosion occurred late Monday in the coastal city of Cap-Haitien as survivors rushed outside and yelled as they observed how the fire consumed part of their neighborhood.
World Dec 06 Haitian gang releases 3 hostages, says U.S. religious group A religious group based in Ohio has announced that a violent gang in Haiti has released three more hostages, while another 12 remain abducted.
World Nov 11 U.S. urges citizens to leave Haiti amid turmoil, fuel shortage The U.S. government is urging U.S. citizens to leave Haiti because of the country's deepening insecurity and a severe lack of fuel. That shortage has affected hospitals, schools and banks.