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Haiti gangs unleashing drones to counter Kenya-led police - UN

Haiti gangs unleashing drones to counter Kenya-led police - UN

Gang leaders have strengthened defenses for the zones they control and recruiting child soldiers, a UN report says.

Haiti crisis: Over 700,000 displaced, half of them children

Haiti crisis: Over 700,000 displaced, half of them children

Over 80 percent of displaced people were being hosted by families, the UN said, in a crisis that has left 3,600 people dead.

Haiti gang crisis: 'No room for failure', says Kenyan force

Haiti gang crisis: 'No room for failure', says Kenyan force

In first comments, the Kenyan force in Haiti says it is committed to ensuring democratic elections.

Haitians cautiously hopeful as Kenyan police deploy

Haitians cautiously hopeful as Kenyan police deploy

The Kenya police deployment to Haiti comes as authorities in the East African country struggle to contain widespread anti-government protests.

Countries evacuate nationals from Haiti as gang violence worsens

Countries evacuate nationals from Haiti as gang violence worsens

More than 300 diplomats, including personnel from the European Union, World Bank, and International Monetary Fund evacuated, with US announcing it is airlifting its citizens through helicopter sorties.

What drives Kenya's interest in dispatching troops to Haiti?

What drives Kenya's interest in dispatching troops to Haiti?

With both US and Kenya keen to contribute to a security mission in Haiti, here are compelling motivations driving Nairobi's commitment to dispatching 1,000 police officers to aid the crisis-stricken country.

How colonial intervention accelerated Haiti's descent into hell

How colonial intervention accelerated Haiti's descent into hell

Today's chaos is the result of several interdependent historical, political and social factors, including the constant intervention of the United States and France, argues a local analyst.

Haiti's Prime Minister Henry to resign amid gang violence

Haiti's Prime Minister Henry to resign amid gang violence

Prime Minister Ariel Henry has been unable to enter Haiti because the violence closed its main international airports.

Kenya signs deal with Haiti to send 1,000 police to battle gangs

Kenya signs deal with Haiti to send 1,000 police to battle gangs

President William Ruto says talks with Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry focused on fast-tracking of the deployment.

UN to vote on proposed Kenyan-led mission to fight Haiti gangs

UN to vote on proposed Kenyan-led mission to fight Haiti gangs

If adopted, it would be the first time a force will be sent to Haiti since a UN mission ended in 2017. That mission was marred by sexual abuse scandal.