Haiti

• UN authorizes larger Haiti ‘gang suppression force’ to curb violence

  The resolution will transform the current Kenya-led multinational force into a “Gang Suppression Force” with the additional power to detain suspected gang members.

  World

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• Canada commits $60M to Haiti, wants UN to back U.S. gang suppression plan

  The Trump administration is pushing the UN Security Council to replace a Kenya-led police mission in Haiti with a much larger and better-funded gang suppression force.

  Canada

  Sep 23
  
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• 15 years later: Deadly Haiti earthquake and those now living in Montreal

  Fifteen years ago a deadly earthquake killed hundreds of thousands in Haiti. While the repercussions are still being felt, the quake itself isn't necessarily to blame.

  Canada

  Jan 13
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• U.S. flights to Haiti barred for 30 days after planes struck by gunfire

  The U.S. FAA issued a notice prohibiting U.S. civil aviation operations in the territory and airspace of Haiti below 10,000 feet for 30 days.

  World

  Nov 12, 2024
• Haiti’s main airport shut amid surge in gang violence: U.S.

  Firefights between gangs and police broke out in parts of Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, with heavily armed officers ducking behind walls.

  World

  Nov 11, 2024
• Dominican Republic has expelled 11,000 Haitians in past week, with more coming

  The Dominican government announced last week that it would deport up to 10,000 Haitians a week, citing an “excess” of immigrants as the two countries' relations continue to sour.

  World

  Oct 8, 2024
• Trudeau urges global humanitarian help for Haiti at United Nations

  Justin Trudeau will turn his focus to the ongoing crises in Haiti as he speaks with some world leaders Monday ahead of the 78th meeting of the United Nations General Assembly.

  Canada

  Sep 23, 2024
• UN Security Council considers peacekeeping plan to replace Kenya-led Haiti mission

  The circulation of the short resolution to all 15 council members follows U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s visit to Haiti on Thursday.

  World

  Sep 7, 2024
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• Kenyan force in Haiti says ‘no room for failure’ in curbing gang violence

  The nationally broadcast news conference was the first public comment from the Kenyan force, though the briefing did not take any questions from the media.

  World

  Jul 8, 2024
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• Canada waives fees on permits for Haitian temporary residents

  Haitians with temporary resident status in Canada can now apply for a study permit, open work permit or status extension at no cost.

  Canada

  May 24, 2024