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Tuesday briefing: Why Haiti is stuck in a state of anarchy

In today’s newsletter: With gangs controlling Port-au-Prince and a UN-backed international force still not on the ground, is there any prospect of democratic control?

The Guardian - UK

Haiti In Crisis: U.S. Embassy Open Amid Escaped Inmates

Escalating violence and political turmoil in Haiti prompt urgent need for humanitarian assistance and international support.

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Armed gangs try to take control of Haiti's main airport after jailbreak

Heavily armed gangs tried to seize control of Haiti’s main international airport on Monday, exchanging gunfire with police and soldiers in the latest attack on key government sites in an explosion of violence that includes a mass escape from the country’s two biggest prisons.

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Haiti Declares State Of Emergency After Massive Prison Break

Haiti declares state of emergency after mass prison break, facing escalating gang violence and threats to government stability.

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State Of Emergency Declared In Haiti Amid Prison Break

Haiti declares state of emergency after mass prison break by armed gangs, leading to chaos and violence.

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Haiti’s weekend of violence puts government future in doubt

Armed gangs attack international airport and free over 3,800 prisoners in seemingly coordinated effort to oust Ariel Henry

The Guardian - US

Homicides in The Americas: Ranking the Most and Least Violent Countries in 2023

Ecuador and Haiti experienced some of the largest surges in violence, whereas El Salvador and Peru were among the countries where rates dropped the most

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State Of Emergency Declared In Haiti As 3,000 Inmates Escape

Haiti faces escalating violence and chaos with over 3,000 inmates escaping, leading to a state of emergency and calls for international support.

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Haiti declares state of emergency after thousands of dangerous inmates escape

Attack on two prisons comes amid outbreak of violence as PM in Kenya trying to salvage UN-backed security force

The Guardian - UK

Haiti Declares State Of Emergency After Weekend Jailbreak, Surge In Violence

The state of emergency was announced on Sunday evening, and it will last for 72 hours as the government officials are hunting the criminals who escaped the prison.

Latin Times

Haiti Declares State Of Emergency Amid Escaped Prisoners

Haiti declares state of emergency in response to surge in gang violence, prison breaks, and chaos. Government implements curfew to restore peace and security.

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Haiti Telecoms Restored Amid Violence, Inmates Escape

Telecom services restored in Haiti post-violence; efforts to capture escaped inmates ongoing for public safety.

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Haiti Gang Attack Triggers Massive Jailbreak, At Least A Dozen Dead

At least a dozen people died as gang members attacked the main prison in Haiti's capital, triggering a breakout by several thousand inmates, an AFP reporter and an NGO said Sunday.

International Business Times

Kenya Agrees to Sign Agreement in an Attempt to Salvage the Deployment of Police Forces to Haiti

A Kenyan court determined the government's plan is unconstitutional

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The Guardian - US

Kenya signs deal in attempt to rescue plan for deployment of 1,000 police officers to Haiti

It’s not clear if the new agreement can circumvent the Kenyan high court’s earlier ruling that such a deployment is unconstitutional

France 24

Haiti, Kenya sign agreement on police deployment to tackle gang violence

Kenya and Haiti signed a "reciprocal" agreement on Friday to deploy police from the East African country to lead a UN-backed law and order mission to the gang-plagued Caribbean nation, Kenyan President William Ruto said.

Al Jazeera

Kenya, Haiti sign ‘reciprocal’ agreement on police deployment: Ruto

The agreement would allow Kenyan police to lead a UN-backed mission in the gang-riven Caribbean nation.

Latin Times

Haitian Prime Minister Commits to Holding Elections by Mid-2025, Caribbean Leaders Say

Ariel Henry's concession comes amid strong international and domestic pressure to his leadership

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Florida Resident Sentenced For Smuggling Guns To Haiti Gang

Florida resident sentenced for smuggling guns to Haiti highlights dangers of illicit arms trade and the need for international cooperation.

International Business Times

Haitian PM Agrees To 'Share Power' Until Election: Caribbean Counterpart

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has accepted to "share power" with the opposition until fresh elections are held in the crisis-torn country, a Caribbean leader said Wednesday at a summit in Guyana.

Radio France Internationale

UN launches emergency appeal for Haiti as Benin mulls joining multinational security mission

The United Nations has launched an urgent appeal for $674 million for humanitarian aid to Haiti, as violence in the country has lead to a severe food crisis and the deployment of a multinational security force has yet to be agreed.

International Business Times

Caribbean Summit Host Hails Possible Benin Troop Deployment To Haiti

Guyana, hosting a summit of Caribbean countries, on Tuesday welcomed an announcement that Benin was mulling a 2,000-strong troop contribution to a UN security mission in crisis-torn Haiti.

The Independent UK

Caribbean leaders meet with Haiti's prime minister. Foreign force deployment is on the agenda

Caribbean leaders have met with embattled Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry to talk about his country’s unrelenting gang violence

Latin Times

Haitian Migrants Opt For 'Mexican Dream' Instead of Continuing Journey to U.S.

Thousands of Haitians are being forced to put their hopes of migrating to the United States on hold

International Business Times

Giving Up On US, Haitian Migrants Opt For 'Mexican Dream'

It wasn't his first choice, but Mexico is now home for Evens Luxama -- along with thousands of other Haitians forced to put their hopes of migrating to the United States on hold.

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