Jul 09 Watch 7:30 Who will replace Jovenel Moïse? Exploring his assassination and Haiti’s future By John Yang, Layla Quran After Haiti's President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated, Prime Minister Claude Joseph announced a 15 day state of siege. But a new prime minister appointed by Moise — Ariel Henry — says he's the rightful ruler. John Yang discusses the Haiti's… Continue watching
Jul 09 More arrests and raids follow the assassination of Haitian president By Associated Press In all, 17 suspects have been detained and another eight are being sought, a Haitian official confirmed. Continue reading
Jul 08 Watch 5:56 News Wrap: Biden prepones, defends U.S. pullout from Afghanistan In our news wrap Thursday, the U.S. military mission in Afghanistan will now conclude early on August 31st instead of September 11. Afghan government forces said they drove Taliban fighters from a key provincial capital. Haiti officials said police have… Continue watching
Jul 08 2 Haitian Americans detained in slaying of Haiti president By Evens Sanon, Dánica Coto, Joshua Goodman, Associated Press The U.S. State Department said it was aware of reports that Haitian-Americans were in custody but could not confirm or comment. Seven other suspected assailants were killed, authorities said. Continue reading
Jul 08 WATCH: Jen Psaki holds White House news briefing as U.S. assesses ransomware attack By Associated Press The White House said Thursday it is "continuing to gather details" on the latest ransomware attack, including determining whether the "incident occurred with the knowledge or approval of the Russian government."… Continue reading
Jul 08 Haiti’s future uncertain after brazen slaying of president By Evens Sanon, Dánica Coto, Associated Press Haiti is reeling from the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse followed by a reported gunbattle in which authorities said police killed four suspects in the murder, detained two others and freed three officers being held hostage. Continue reading
Jul 07 Watch 9:08 Who assassinated the Haitian president, and why? Here’s what we know so far By Yamiche Alcindor, Ali Rogin The president of Haiti was assassinated Wednesday morning in his home on the outskirts of the capital, Port-au-Prince. Jovenel Moise had been in office for four years. His wife, Martine, was wounded in the brazen attack. Yamiche Alcindor begins our… Continue watching
Jul 07 Haiti President Jovenel Moïse assassinated at home, per official By Evens Sanon, Dánica Coto, Associated Press Moïse was killed at his private home Wednesday following a highly coordinated attack by a highly trained and heavily armed group, according to interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph. Continue reading
Jun 02 Watch 11:00 Haiti endures an ‘assault on democracy’ as Moise clings to power By Yamiche Alcindor Political upheaval in the island nation of Haiti prompted the Biden administration to allow Haitians in the U.S. to renew their protected immigration status. It reverses the Trump administration's efforts to end those protections. But as Yamiche Alcindor reports, anxiety… Continue watching
Feb 03 Haiti opens debate on proposed constitutional changes By Evens Sanon, Dánica Coto, Associated Press Haiti has unveiled multiple proposed changes to overhaul the country’s Constitution that officials plan to present to voters starting this week. Continue reading