UN agency: Over 20,000 displaced by gang violence in Haiti
The IOM said that around 17,000 of the roughly 20,000 people recently forced to relocate were already in temporary housing, with many having been displaced multiple times
Haiti: Over 20,000 flee as gang violence spurs mass displacement
Over 20,000 people have fled their homes across Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince in just four days amid escalating gang violence, with more than 17,000 seeking shelter in 15 displacement sites as critical supply chains collapse.
Haiti's international airport shuts down as gang violence surges in the capital
The airport shut down after gangs opened fire at a Spirit Airlines flight landing in Port-Au-Prince, the U.S. State Department and the airline said.
Masses of residents flee homes in Haiti’s capital as gangs ratchet up violence
Masses of residents are fleeing a running battle between gang members and police in one of the few neighborhoods of Haiti’s capital that hadn’t already been fully taken over by the gangs.
Over 20,000 Flee as Rising Gang Violence Spurs Mass Displacement in Haiti
More than 20,000 people have been displaced across Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince in just four days, including over 17,000 hosted in 15 displacement sites even as gang violence escalates. The crisis has disrupted critical supply chains and isolated the city.
Haiti Gangs Push Into One of Few Remaining Capital Strongholds
A coalition of gangs known as Viv Ansanm has been cementing their hold over the country while the political leadership has been wracked by infighting and a long-delayed foreign security mission has made scarce progress.
Residents displaced by gang violence in Haiti leave under peril
Residents of a Haitian neighborhood recently attacked by gangs fled from their homes Thursday, with some saying there is no clarity for them on where to find a safe shelter.
Masses of residents flee homes in Haiti's capital as gangs ratchet up violence
Masses of residents are fleeing a running battle between gang members and police in one of the few neighborhoods of Haiti’s capital that hadn’t already been fully taken over by the gangs
Masses Flee Homes in Haiti as Gangs Make Violent Push for Power During Political Turmoil
Masses of people fled one of the few communities in Haiti’s capital that previously hadn't been taken over be gangs
Haitians flee homes as gangs expand control over the country
Haitian residents are fleeing their homes due to the increase in violence in the nation's capital. NBC News' Marissa Parra shares how the recent FAA ban on flights to the country is affecting civilians reliant on non-profit aid from abroad.
Masses of Haitians flee homes in the capital as gang violence explodes amid political turmoil
Residents fled a running battle Thursday between gang members and police in one of the few neighborhoods of Haiti’s capital that hadn’t already been fully taken over by gangs, as violence flared amid political turmoil.
Haiti’s Many Problems and Very Few Solutions, Explained
A search for a solution to the crisis in Haiti is growing more urgent as gangs gain territory and thousands more flee their ...
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Nonprofit Mission of Hope delivers boatload of food and supplies to Haiti amid spiraling gang violence
A Florida based nonprofit organization is delivering aid to an island experiencing an uptick in gang violence.Members of the ...
FAA bans U.S. flights to Haiti after bullets hit 3 planes as gang violence rages, new leader sworn in
U.S. airlines are barred from flying to Haiti for a month after 3 American carriers' planes are hit by gunfire amid ...
Haiti’s main airport shuts down as gang violence surges and a new prime minister is sworn in
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — The Caribbean nation’s international airport shut down on Monday after gunmen from the ground opened ...
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US flights to Haiti temporarily banned, yet one ministry sees God’s timing
Humanitarian aid to Haiti is on hold after the US Federal Aviation Administration last week banned all US flights in and out ...
Haiti’s main airport shuts down amid gang violence surge: US Embassy
This story has been corrected to fix the location where the flight that took gunfire originated. It departed from Florida.
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A Military Approach Alone Won't Be Enough to Tackle Haiti's Gangs
Consensus is growing for a United Nations peacekeeping mission for Haiti. But nonmilitary approaches should be explored too.