Oct 21 Who’s behind Haiti’s powerful gang alliance? By Dánica Coto, Associated Press The U.N. Security Council has approved a resolution that imposes sanctions on Jimmy Chérizier, leader of a powerful gang federation in Haiti. Continue reading
Oct 21 The U.N. adopts resolution to end violence in Haiti, sanctions powerful gang leader By Edith M. Lederer, Associated Press The U.N. Security Council has unanimously adopted a resolution demanding an immediate end to violence and criminal activity in Haiti and imposing sanctions on individuals and groups that threaten peace and stability in the Western Hemisphere’s poorest nation. Continue reading
Oct 17 Thousands protest in Haiti as UN discusses troop request By Evens Sanon, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Oct 17 WATCH: UN Secretary-General calls for ‘armed action’ to reopen port in Haiti By Associated Press The United Nations Secretary-General called for an international "armed action" to reopen a port in Haiti that has been shut down by conflict. Continue reading
Oct 16 U.S., Canada send armored vehicles to bolster Haiti’s national police By Dánica Coto, Associated Press The U.S. and Canada sent armored vehicles and other supplies to Haiti on Saturday to help police fight a powerful gang amid a pending request from the Haitian government for the immediate deployment of foreign troops. Continue reading
Oct 14 Haitian gang alliance makes demands in contest with government over power By Dánica Coto, Associated Press A standoff between a powerful gang federation and Haiti’s government is testing how much power both sides wield and threatens to further derail a paralyzed country where millions of people are struggling to find fuel and water. Continue reading
Oct 12 WATCH: State Department spokesman Ned Price says U.S. will provide aid to Haiti By Associated Press U.S. State Department officials say the U.S. government will revoke visas from current and former Haitian government officials involved with criminal organizations. Continue reading
Oct 11 Haiti’s request for troops resurrects troubled history of foreign interventions By Dánica Coto, Associated Press Fuel, water and other basic supplies have dwindled nearly a month after one of Haiti's most powerful gangs blocked access to a fuel terminal holding millions of gallons of gasoline and diesel. Continue reading
Oct 10 U.N. considers foreign troop deployment as ‘last resort’ for Haiti crisis By Dánica Coto, Associated Press The United Nations Security Council is evaluating options including the immediate activation of foreign troops to help free Haiti from the grip of gangs that has caused a scarcity of fuel, water and other basic supplies. Continue reading
Oct 07 WATCH: State Department says U.S. is working to provide humanitarian aid to Haiti By Associated Press The U.S. is coordinating with Haiti's prime minister and other international partners to determine how best to provide additional support. Continue reading