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Haitians flee homes due to gang violence, in Port-au-Prince

World Nov 14

Masses of Haitians flee homes in the capital as gang violence explodes amid political turmoil

By Pierre-Richard Luxama, Evens Sanon, Associated Press

World Nov 02

Haitians displaced by gang violence take shelter in refugee camp, in Port-au-Prince
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‘They’re all dead’: Haitians try to flee increasingly inescapable gang violence

Haitian immigrants have found themselves at the center of a political storm this fall, as former President Trump and his supporters repeatedly make unfounded claims about them. Most came to the United States to escape the humanitarian crisis in Haiti,…

By Ali Rogin, Gerard Edic, Harry Zahn

World Sep 18

FILE PHOTO: Haitians protest against gang violence, in Port-au-Prince
Haiti forms provisional electoral council to prepare for its first elections since 2016

The electoral council, which represents groups including farmers, journalists, human rights activists and the Vodou community, is tasked with organizing the elections and helping create the legal framework to hold them.

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

World Jul 30

Haitians who were seeking protection from gangs cleared from a camp outside U.S. Embassy
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‘We live in misery.’ Haitians struggle to survive as country spirals in chaos

The situation in Haiti seems to be progressively worsening, as gangs control half the country's territory and most of its capital. We hear from Haitians affected by the violence, and John Yang speaks with Garry Pierre-Pierre, founder and publisher of…

By John Yang, Claire Mufson, Azhar Merchant

World Feb 04

Days after Haiti police blocked streets and broke into the airport during a protest demanding justice for fellow police of...
Watch 8:36
Fear, violence and chaos grip Haiti as gangs seize control

The island nation of Haiti has moved closer to the brink of collapse. Heavily armed gangs have taken over the capital and are targeting police after the country has been without a single elected official since early January. Jacqueline Charles,…

By John Yang, Winston Wilde

Dec 04

Watch 5:29
Violence and instability in Haiti as ongoing crisis deepens

Gripped by gang violence, a new cholera outbreak and widespread shortages of food, water and fuel, the crisis in Haiti has worsened in recent months. Many are calling for international intervention, even as the U.S. continues to deport Haitian migrants…

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Dec 13

Watch 5:57
Moise assassination may be linked to what he knew about Haitian drugs, arms trafficking

By Nick Schifrin, Morgan Till

It has been five months since gunmen assassinated Haitian President Jovenel Moise. Authorities have arrested 45 people, but have charged none of them with a crime. This weekend, The New York Times detailed a possible motive for the assassination. Nick…

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