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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.
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.
The historic Hotel Oloffson in Port-au-Prince, a cultural landmark and former haven for artists and writers, was burned down by gangs amid escalating violence in Haiti, symbolizing a significant loss to the nation's heritage and ongoing political instability.
The UN reports that gangs in Haiti now control nearly all of Port-au-Prince and are expanding their influence across the country, leading to increased violence, economic disruption, and a collapse of government authority, with international support efforts remaining underfunded and insufficient.
Haiti's gangs have gained near-total control of Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas, escalating violence and undermining government authority, with the UN warning of potential total collapse without increased international support.
At least 28 suspected gang members were killed in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, during a violent clash between gangs and residents supported by police in the upscale community of Pétionville. The attack, led by the Viv Ansanm group and its leader Jimmy Chérizier, also known as Barbecue, resulted in the seizure of hundreds of munitions. The violence is part of a broader pattern of gang activity in Haiti, which has forced thousands to flee and disrupted key infrastructure, including the main international airport. The situation has intensified despite the presence of a UN-backed mission led by Kenyan police officers.
Residents of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, are fleeing their homes due to escalating gang violence, particularly in the Solino neighborhood, as gangs exploit political instability following the firing of the interim prime minister. The U.N. reports over 4,300 people have been displaced since Sunday, with gangs controlling 85% of the city. Despite a U.N.-backed mission, violence persists, and humanitarian aid is being mobilized to assist those affected.
Violence erupted in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, as police clashed with gangs on the day Alix Didier Fils-Aimé was appointed interim prime minister, replacing Garry Conille. The unrest, marked by attempts to seize the main airport, highlights the ongoing democratic crisis and instability in Haiti, which has been worsened by gang violence and political strife. Efforts by the Organisation of American States to mediate have yet to succeed.
Two U.S. airlines, Spirit and JetBlue, reported their planes were hit by gunfire while landing in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, amid ongoing gang violence and political instability. A Spirit Airlines flight was diverted to the Dominican Republic after sustaining damage, and a JetBlue plane was found to have been struck by a bullet post-flight. The incidents coincide with the swearing-in of a new Haitian prime minister and have led to the suspension of flights to and from the capital's airport.
A Spirit Airlines flight from Florida to Haiti was diverted to the Dominican Republic after being struck by gunfire while approaching Port-au-Prince. No passengers were injured, but a flight attendant sustained minor injuries. The incident highlights the escalating gang violence in Haiti, which has led to the closure of the main airport and affected international operations. The political situation in Haiti remains unstable, with recent changes in leadership amid ongoing turmoil.
A Spirit Airlines flight from Florida to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, was diverted to the Dominican Republic after reportedly being hit by gunfire, injuring a flight attendant. The incident led to the grounding of all commercial flights at Toussaint Louverture International Airport. This marks the second recent instance of aircraft being targeted by gunfire in the area, highlighting ongoing security issues due to politically connected gangs. Meanwhile, Haiti's transitional presidential council appointed Alix Didier Fils-Aimé as the new prime minister.
Garry Conille has been appointed as Haiti's new prime minister amid ongoing gang violence in the capital, Port-au-Prince. Conille, who previously served as prime minister from 2011 to 2012, replaces Michel Patrick Boisvert. The appointment comes as the country awaits a U.N.-backed police force deployment to help stabilize the situation.
A US missionary couple, Natalie and Davy Lloyd, were killed by gangs in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, along with a 20-year-old Haitian, Jude Montis. The couple's deaths were confirmed by Missouri State Senator Ben Baker, Natalie's father. The incident involved two separate armed groups, leading to the missionaries being trapped and killed. The White House has called for the swift deployment of a Kenyan-led multinational force to stabilize Haiti.
The family of American missionaries Davy and Natalie Lloyd, who were killed by a gang in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, spoke out about the tragedy. Natalie Lloyd’s parents, Ben and Naomi Baker, discussed the incident with CNN’s Kaitlan Collins.
Port-au-Prince, Haiti, is engulfed in extreme violence as gang wars have left over 2,500 dead and bodies decaying in the streets, with animals feeding on them. The city is largely controlled by gangs, including one led by Jimmy "Barbecue" Chérizier. The UN is sending a special police unit from Kenya to help restore order. The violence has also claimed the lives of American missionaries Davy and Natalie Lloyd.