Haiti's Gang Suppression Force Kills Three in Gunfight

Specialised judicial units in Haiti

We welcome the opening of two specialised judicial units in Haiti, which marks a significant step toward tackling widespread impunity in the country.Haiti has been facing long-standing significant challenges due to political instability, systemic corruption and widespread gang violence.So far this year, gang-related violence has resulted in at least 2,310 deaths, 1,106 injuries, and 99 kidnappings. In addition, 699 people, notably women and youn…

Members of Congress question Trump administration’s contradictory Haiti policy

“Even as the administration warns Americans against traveling to Haiti, it claims the island is safe enough to end Temporary Protected Status and deport some 350,000 Haitians.”

Haiti’s New Courts Could Change Everything — Or Nothing At All

With international support, the Haitian government is creating two courts designed to prosecute complex crimes. Vetting will be key.

UN-backed Haiti antigang patrol kills three in firefight

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UN-backed force asks for 2-year extension to push gangs from territory they control

The Gang Suppression Force has asked the U.N. Security Council to extend its mandate through September 2028, presenting a roadmap to reduce gang territorial control and rebuild Haiti's security institutions. The proposal comes as gangs continue expanding their influence and humanitarian conditions deteriorate.

Top U.S. Diplomat Says Visit to Haiti Was Full of 'Painful Anecdotes' as Gangs Continue to Control the Country

Mike Waltz, the United States ambassador to the United Nations, visited Haiti earlier this month. Waltz said his visit was marked by "painful anecdotes" that underscored the reality Haitians continue to face.