All articles tagged with #haiti
Originally Published 26 days ago — by Miami Herald
A new report emphasizes that short-term solutions like killing gang members in Haiti are insufficient; instead, a comprehensive approach involving disarmament, dismantling political and financial backers, and addressing political influence is essential to effectively resolve the ongoing gang crisis and prevent violence from resurging.
Originally Published 27 days ago — by consilium.europa.eu
The EU Council has imposed restrictive measures on three individuals, including former Haitian President Michel Martelly and his advisor, as well as a former senator and a gang entity, due to their involvement in escalating gang violence and human rights abuses in Haiti, aiming to restore stability and accountability.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by BBC
Hurricane Melissa, a powerful category five storm, has caused at least 19 deaths in Jamaica and 30 in Haiti, with widespread destruction and aid delivery challenges. While Cuba reports no fatalities, many communities are cut off due to flooding. International aid and rescue efforts are underway, with countries pledging support and deploying resources to assist the affected nations.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, caused at least 25 deaths and widespread destruction across Haiti, Jamaica, and Cuba, with severe damage to infrastructure, homes, and utilities, prompting international aid and rescue efforts.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Politico
Hurricane Melissa has strengthened into a Category 4 storm, threatening catastrophic flooding in Jamaica and Haiti, with preparations underway including shelters and stockpiled supplies, as authorities warn of potential widespread flooding and storm surges.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by CBS News
Hurricane Melissa has intensified to a Category 4 storm, threatening Jamaica, Haiti, and surrounding areas with catastrophic flooding, landslides, and infrastructure damage, prompting emergency responses and evacuations.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
Hurricane Melissa is rapidly intensifying into a major hurricane, threatening Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic with life-threatening flooding, landslides, and heavy rainfall, with warnings issued and preparations underway in the region.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
Hurricane Melissa has intensified to a Category 4 storm threatening Jamaica and Haiti with catastrophic flooding, landslides, and heavy rainfall, prompting warnings and emergency preparations in the region.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by The Weather Channel
Hurricane Melissa is rapidly intensifying to a potential Category 5 storm, threatening Jamaica, Haiti, Cuba, and the Bahamas with catastrophic flooding, landslides, and destructive winds, with up to 40 inches of rain and storm surges of 9 to 13 feet expected.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
Tropical Storm Melissa is nearly stationary in the Caribbean, threatening Jamaica and Haiti with heavy rains, flooding, and landslides, and is forecast to strengthen into a major hurricane, posing a significant humanitarian risk.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
Tropical Storm Melissa is threatening Jamaica and Hispaniola with heavy rains, flooding, and landslides, with potential to strengthen into a major hurricane, prompting evacuations, emergency preparations, and warnings across the region.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by PBS
Tropical Storm Melissa is moving through the Caribbean, threatening Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic with heavy rain, flooding, and landslides, and is expected to strengthen into a major hurricane, prompting widespread preparations and warnings.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by AP News
Tropical Storm Melissa formed in the Caribbean, threatening Haiti and Jamaica with heavy rain, flooding, and strong winds, prompting warnings and causing disruptions in the Dominican Republic.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NPR
Doctors Without Borders has permanently closed its emergency center in Port-au-Prince due to ongoing gang violence, which has also led to the closure of over 60% of the city's health facilities and displaced 1.4 million people, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis in Haiti.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
Doctors Without Borders has permanently closed its emergency care center in Port-au-Prince due to ongoing gang violence, which has also led to the closure of over 60% of the city's health facilities and displaced 1.4 million people, severely impacting healthcare access in Haiti.