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March 16, 2024

US national security faces major risks as gangs battle for control over Haiti

Experts warn gang violence erupting in Haiti could have a more lasting effect on U.S. security than on American borders as the international community steps in.

March 15, 2024

Billions invested in Haiti since 2010 earthquake have not improved country: 'We're still working'

The United Nations and United States led an international effort that provided around $13.5 billion to Haiti for recovery after the 2010 earthquake, but many doubt it proved effective.

March 14, 2024

Gang leader ‘Barbecue’ threatens politicians involved in transition council as Kenya pauses police deployment

Kenya announced it is pausing a deployment of 1,000 police officers to Haiti, as the Caribbean nation cripples under weeks of gang violence and social unrest.

March 14, 2024

US Marine anti-terrorism unit is on the ground in Haiti, officials say

A Marine anti-terrorism unit is now on the ground in Haiti to help protect the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince and potentially evacuate personnel there if needed.

March 14, 2024

Who is 'Barbecue,' the gang leader wreaking havoc in Haiti?

Jimmy Cherizier, known by the nickname “Barbecue," has recently threatened "genocide" if Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry does not step down.

March 13, 2024

Blinken says crisis in Haiti is 'long unfolding story' as US pledges millions to help stabilize country

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the crisis in Haiti "has been a long unfolding story" that will require coordination from the international community to solve.

March 13, 2024

US deploys Marine anti-terrorism unit to Haiti to protect embassy

A Marine anti-terrorism team has been deployed to protect the U.S. embassy in Haiti as the country is suffering from gang violence and political turmoil.

March 12, 2024

Congressman evacuates 10 Americans from crime-ravaged Haiti, slams Biden for 'pattern of abandonment'

Rep. Cory Mills previously organized and executed two evacuations of Americans from foreign conflict zones after protracted Biden administration efforts to rescue citizens.

March 12, 2024

US announces $100M for deployment of multinational force to violence-stricken Haiti

Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced an additional $100 million to finance the deployment of a multinational force mission to Haiti.

March 10, 2024

US military airlifts nonessential staff from embassy in Haiti, bolsters security amid ongoing gang violence

U.S. Military forces were sent in to Haiti to airlift nonessential staff from the U.S. embassy and help bolster security amid gang violence in the country.