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Kenyan special forces police to arrive in Haiti to help combat gang violence

An advance group of Kenyan officers, part of a larger UN-backed ‘support mission’ to stabilize Haiti, landed in Port-au-Prince

The Guardian - US

Haitian gangs are preparing to fight for territory as the deployment of an international force nears

Western diplomats and officials warn that the evolving power and sophistication of these gangs are a major challenge for the incoming force

Latin Times

Haiti's Main Airport Reopens After Gang Violence Closure

Reopening of Haiti's main airport after gang violence to alleviate supply shortages and aid evacuations.

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Airport Reopens In Port-au-Prince After 11 Week Closure

The international airport in Haiti's capital reopened for commercial flights on Monday, some two and a half months after it was forced to close due to gang-fueled violence.

International Business Times

UN urges U.S. to stop forceful deportations of Haitians as the country continues engulfed in chaos

The UNHCR made the call after the country conducted a new deportation flight last week

Latin Times

What's next for a crackdown on Haitian migrants as the Dominican Republic leader enters a new term?

After Dominican President Luis Abinader coasted into a second term over the weekend, he promised that “the best is yet to come.”

The Independent UK

Haiti’s main international airport reopens nearly three months after gang violence forced it closed

Haiti’s main international airport has reopened for the first time in nearly three months after relentless gang violence forced authorities to close it to all traffic in early March

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Haiti, trade top agenda as Kenya's Ruto makes historic state visit to US

Kenyan President William Ruto is this week making the first state visit to the US by an African leader in 15 years. The crisis in Haiti, where Kenya has pledged troops to quel gang violence, is topping the agenda – as are trade and security partnerships.

Radio France Internationale

Dominican Republic's President Abinader Wins Resounding Re-election

Dominican Republic President Luis Abinader clinched a second term in office with a commanding election win, endorsing his handling of the economy and tough policies toward migration from Haiti, results showed Monday.

International Business Times

Ruto On First State Visit By Kenyan Leader To US In Two Decades

Kenyan President William Ruto meets his US counterpart Joe Biden in Washington this week, with the crisis in Haiti and efforts to build trade ties likely to top the agenda.

International Business Times

President Abinader set for a win in Dominican elections amid economic challenges and Haiti crisis

The current president began building a 164-kilometer concrete wall along the border with Haiti to keep out undocumented migrants

Latin Times

Dominican Republic Elections: Focus On Border Security And Migration

Get insights into the upcoming general elections in the Dominican Republic and the government's stance on Haitian migrant issues.

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As killings surge, Haitians struggle to bury loved ones and find closure in violent capital

Finding closure for loved ones killed by gangs on a relentless rampage through Haiti’s capital and beyond is growing harder day by day in a country where burial rituals are sacred and the dead venerated

The Independent UK

Dominican Republic's Vote Is Dominated By Haiti Crisis

Dominican President Luis Abinader is poised for comfortable reelection Sunday on the back of widespread support for his tough stance on migration from troubled neighbor Haiti.

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Dominican president leverages anti-Haitian wall as strategic trump card for reelection

Construction on the wall started in 2022, and Abinader has boasted it will "forever change the Dominican Republic"

International Business Times

Anti-Haitian Wall: Dominican President's Reelection Trump Card

A prison-like watchtower casts a pall over an otherwise idyllic tropical beach in the Dominican Republic's extreme southwest.

Al Jazeera

UN urges US to stop forced returns to Haiti after latest deportation flight

Haitians may face ‘life threatening risks’ and further displacement if returned to Haiti, UN refugee agency says.

The Guardian - UK

Rhythm Nation: how music gives Haiti hope amid the chaos

The country has been hit by decades of crises and catastrophe, but its culture continues to thrive across the diaspora. Here, Haitian musicians celebrate its ’sounds of freedom’

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Dominican Republic Elections Defined By Crackdown On Migrants

Dominican Republic elections focus on migration policies amid Haiti violence. President Abinader leads with tough stance. Concerns over crime and corruptio...

International Business Times

The Dominican Republic: From Columbus To Cruise Ships

The Dominican Republic, a top tourist destination in the Caribbean, stands in stark contrast to its violence-plagued, unstable neighbor Haiti.

International Business Times

Dominican Republic To Vote In Poll Dominated By Haiti Crisis

Dominican President Luis Abinader is poised for a comfortable re-election on Sunday, analysts say, buoyed by support for his tough stance on migration from troubled neighboring Haiti.

Latin Times

U.S. government criticized for conducting new deportation flight to Haiti despite ongoing violence

Thursday's was the second deportation flight since the situation in the country further deteriorated in late February

The Guardian - US

‘The gangs are in charge’: Haiti’s outgunned police fight a desperate rear defence

With violent insurrectionists in charge of 80% of the capital, Haiti’s police cling to their mission in the face of deadly odds

Latin Times

Haiti's gang leader anticipates prolonged conflict amid arrival of international forces, warns of 'bloodshed'

Jimmy "Barbecue" Chérizier said government and police are responsible for the gang's current levels of violence and spoke against the transitional council

WEKU

A hidden danger in Gaza; a Haitian gang leader speaks up

Even if Israel and Gaza agree to a cease-fire, unexploded ordnance could continue to kill and maim Palestinians in Gaza for years. A Haitian gang leader says he's ready for a long fight.

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