Topic: Haiti
Ruto Promises Full Support To Haiti's New Transitional Government
President William Ruto has welcomed Haiti's new government and promised to help the country transition into new leadership to restore peace in the gang-run country.
President William Ruto has welcomed Haiti's new government and promised to help the country transition into new leadership to restore peace in the gang-run country.
Haiti Gangs Loot National Library, As Insecurity Intensifies
Haiti gangs have descended on the national library, looting documents of historical significance as the country sinks into chaos.
Haiti gangs have descended on the national library, looting documents of historical significance as the country sinks into chaos.
'It Will Be A Massacre!' Haiti Gang Leader Sends A Stern Warning To Kenyan Police
Haitian gang leader Jimmy Chérizier, aka 'Barbecue,' has warned kenya police against going to the country to maintain peace.
Haitian gang leader Jimmy Chérizier, aka 'Barbecue,' has warned kenya police against going to the country to maintain peace.
Rachel Ruto Sets Up Committee To Pray For Kenyan Police Heading To Haiti
First Lady Rachel Ruto has announced plans to establish a prayer committee for Kenyan police officers slated for deployment on the UN Security Council-backed mission to troubled Haiti.
First Lady Rachel Ruto has announced plans to establish a prayer committee for Kenyan police officers slated for deployment on the UN Security Council-backed mission to troubled Haiti.
Haiti Gang Leader Killed As Transition Council Nears Completion
Attacks flared in Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince on Thursday as political groups appeared to get nearer to finalizing a transition council set to take over from an absent government, including a shootout which left another gang leader dead.
Attacks flared in Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince on Thursday as political groups appeared to get nearer to finalizing a transition council set to take over from an absent government, including a shootout which left another gang leader dead.
Suspected Gang Members Set On Fire In Haiti As Conflict Escalates
Suspected gang members were murdered during an attack on the Petion-Ville neighborhood just days after over ten people were killed in the same neighborhood.
Suspected gang members were murdered during an attack on the Petion-Ville neighborhood just days after over ten people were killed in the same neighborhood.
Ten Killed In Port-Au-Prince Suburb As Tensions Rise In Haiti
At least ten people were killed in an affluent neighborhood of Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, and there were reports of looting and robberies of power equipment as gangs took over the capital.
At least ten people were killed in an affluent neighborhood of Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, and there were reports of looting and robberies of power equipment as gangs took over the capital.
President Ruto Promises Full Support For Haiti As It Sinks In Chaos
President William Ruto has maintained that kenya will fully support Haiti in its efforts to return to normalcy amid chaos and increased gang activities.
President William Ruto has maintained that kenya will fully support Haiti in its efforts to return to normalcy amid chaos and increased gang activities.
Gang Violence In Haiti Escalates As Gov't Works On Transition
Haiti has descended into chaos days after the resignation of its prime minister as gang leaders terrorize city residents.
Haiti has descended into chaos days after the resignation of its prime minister as gang leaders terrorize city residents.
Kenya Halts The Deployment Of 1000 Police Officers to Haiti
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei has announced that the government has halted its intended deployment of 1000 police officers to Haiti for a peacekeeping mission.
Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary Korir Sing’oei has announced that the government has halted its intended deployment of 1000 police officers to Haiti for a peacekeeping mission.
CS Kindiki Denies Reports Of Kenyan Police Withdrawing From Haiti Mission
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has denied allegations that several officers have withdrawn from the Haiti mission over safety concerns
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki has denied allegations that several officers have withdrawn from the Haiti mission over safety concerns
Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry Resigns As Gang Violence Escalates
Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned amid deadly gang violence in the country escalates.
Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned amid deadly gang violence in the country escalates.
Security Situation In Haiti Worsens As Kenya Prepares To Send Police Force
The United Nations human rights chief warned that the situation in Haiti has gotten beyond untenable as gang-related deaths skyrocket.
The United Nations human rights chief warned that the situation in Haiti has gotten beyond untenable as gang-related deaths skyrocket.
Thousands Of Inmates Escape Haiti's Prison During Police-Gang Fight
Thousands of prisoners Escaped Haiti's National Penitentiary, located in the capital, after a night shootout between national police and armed gangs.
Thousands of prisoners Escaped Haiti's National Penitentiary, located in the capital, after a night shootout between national police and armed gangs.
Haiti Declares State Of Emergency, Imposes Night Curfew
Haiti on Sunday declared a state of emergency and a nighttime curfew to quell a wave of violence sparked by a gang assault on the national penitentiary in Port-au-Prince prison that allowed thousands of inmates to escape.
Haiti on Sunday declared a state of emergency and a nighttime curfew to quell a wave of violence sparked by a gang assault on the national penitentiary in Port-au-Prince prison that allowed thousands of inmates to escape.
Kenya, Haiti Sign AgreementTo Deploy 1,000 Police Officers
Kenya signed an agreement with Haiti to deploy 1,000 police officers to Haiti on Friday afternoon.
Kenya signed an agreement with Haiti to deploy 1,000 police officers to Haiti on Friday afternoon.
Haiti President's Widow Among Dozens Indicted In His Murder
The wife of the late Haitian president, Jovenel Moise, is among those indicted in his brutal murder.
The wife of the late Haitian president, Jovenel Moise, is among those indicted in his brutal murder.
Hundreds Of Haitians Teargased During An Anti-Government Protest
National police in Haiti used tear gas to disperse demonstrators who were protesting Prime Minister Ariel Henry's unelected government, which has seen violent gang alliances establish control over the majority of the capital.
National police in Haiti used tear gas to disperse demonstrators who were protesting Prime Minister Ariel Henry's unelected government, which has seen violent gang alliances establish control over the majority of the capital.
Experts Question Kenya's Push To Deploy Police To Haiti Amid Local Crisis
Prof. Macharia Munene, a Foreign Affairs Expert, has questioned the rationale for deploying Kenyan police officers to Haiti, a country plagued by marauding gangs and rampant crime, at a time when almost identical problems exist locally.
Prof. Macharia Munene, a Foreign Affairs Expert, has questioned the rationale for deploying Kenyan police officers to Haiti, a country plagued by marauding gangs and rampant crime, at a time when almost identical problems exist locally.
Haiti Mission To Go Ahead Despite Court Ruling, President Ruto
President William Ruto says that Kenya will push ahead with plans to lead a U.N.-approved security mission to Haiti despite a court in Nairobi blocking the deployment last week.
President William Ruto says that Kenya will push ahead with plans to lead a U.N.-approved security mission to Haiti despite a court in Nairobi blocking the deployment last week.