Petite Rivière attacks are another mark of Haiti’s spiritual battle

Haiti (MNN) — Last week the central Haiti community of Petite Rivière was attacked not once but twice. The attack is attributed to the Gran Grif gang, who killed at least four people between Monday and Wednesday assaults, torched homes and displaced the …

As Hospitals Close, Ancestral Leaf Remedies Sustain Health and Tradition in Haiti’s Northeast

Overview: In Haiti, the trade in medicinal and sexual endurance leaves is a centuries-old practice, deeply rooted in the culture and traditions of the country. It meets both the health needs of the populations, who use these natural remedies to treat …

Dominican President Luis Abinader has taken a tough line on migration from crisis-ravaged Haiti

Haiti Police Intensify Anti-Gang Operations Amid Deepening Crisis

Police operations target armed gangs in port-au-prince:more than 25 members of armed gangs killed.Photo:EFE. May 5, 2025 Hour: 7:34 pm Haitian police announce the deaths of over 25 armed gang members in major operations around Port-au-Prince, as the …

Haiti hunger crisis: How WFP delivers food amid violence and insecurity

A woman with her daughter at a WFP nutrition assessment in the Ouest Department. Photo: WFP/Tanya Birkbeck “You can’t imagine how frustrated I am,” says Janvier Muhima. It’s early morning, and a mission to assist 30,000 people in La Saline, one of the …

The truth behind Haiti’s disappearing forests

When Haiti makes international headlines, it isn’t usually about its trees. Last year, gang violence killed over 5,600 people in the Caribbean island nation. Over 1 million people – a tenth of its population – have now been displaced from their homes. A UN …

Ouanaminthe students lead Earth Day tree planting, highlighting Haiti’s deforestation crisis | Photos

Overview: In Ouanaminthe, students took the lead on World Earth Day, planting 1,000 trees at the town’s botanical garden and calling attention to Haiti’s deforestation crisis. FORT-LIBERTÉ—Wearing uniforms and fueled by determination, students gathered …

Haiti declares state of emergency

Haiti.- The Haitian government has declared a three-month nationwide state of emergency to confront the worsening security crisis fueled by the growing power of violent armed gangs. The measure, announced Friday, aims to mobilize state resources and …

Fresh Storm Hits Kenyan Police in Haiti

Despite Kenya sending hundreds of police officers to Haiti and leading the MSS mission, there is not much that has changed in the troubled Caribbean nation, and now the troops have to contend with a fresh wave of protests. On Sunday, May 5, residents of …

Haiti protests escalate

Dozens of protesters marched up the hills of Haiti’s capital on Sunday, demanding an end to persistent gang violence as they called on the country’s prime minister and transitional presidential council to resign. It's the latest such protest as …