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Exodus from Haiti's Capital: Over 53,000 Flee Amid Escalating Gang Violence
In a stark illustration of the escalating crisis in Haiti's capital, more than 53,000 residents have fled Port-au-Prince in less than three weeks, largely due to the unrelenting gang violence that has gripped the city. The startling figure, released in a United Nations report on Tuesday, underscores the severity of the situation in the Caribbean nation. In a stark illustration of the escalating crisis in Haiti's capital, more than 53,000 residents have fled Port-au-Prince in less than three weeks, largely due to the unrelenting gang violence that has gripped the city. The startling figure, released in a United Nations report on Tuesday, underscores the severity of the situation in the Caribbean nation. -
Jimmy 'Barbecue' Cherizier: The Gang Leader at the Center of Haiti's Chaos
As Haiti descends into chaos, with rival gangs calling for Prime Minister Ariel Henry to step down, one man has emerged as perhaps the most powerful figure in the country: Jimmy Cherizier, known by the nickname "Barbecue." The 46-year-old former police officer now leads the G9 Family and Allies, the most powerful gang coalition in Haiti. As Haiti descends into chaos, with rival gangs calling for Prime Minister Ariel Henry to step down, one man has emerged as perhaps the most powerful figure in the country: Jimmy Cherizier, known by the nickname "Barbecue." The 46-year-old former police officer now leads the G9 Family and Allies, the most powerful gang coalition in Haiti. -
Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry Resigns Amid Mounting Chaos and Gang Violence
Embattled Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has agreed to resign following weeks of escalating chaos in the Caribbean nation, where heavily armed gangs have seized control of government structures and social order is on the verge of collapse. Embattled Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has agreed to resign following weeks of escalating chaos in the Caribbean nation, where heavily armed gangs have seized control of government structures and social order is on the verge of collapse. -
Haiti's Descent into Chaos: Gangs Challenge Government, Civil Unrest Reaches Breaking Point
In the streets of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, a palpable shift in power dynamics has unfolded, with ruthless gangs inciting fear and chaos among the populace. These criminal factions, now controlling an estimated 80% of the capital, are not only engaged in territorial wars but are also leveraging social media to disseminate horrifying footage of their torturous acts In the streets of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, a palpable shift in power dynamics has unfolded, with ruthless gangs inciting fear and chaos among the populace. These criminal factions, now controlling an estimated 80% of the capital, are not only engaged in territorial wars but are also leveraging social media to disseminate horrifying footage of their torturous acts -
Haiti Prime Minister Survives Assassination Attempt
Prime Minister Ariel Henry and his entourage were attacked by an armed group during a ceremony marking the 218th anniversary of Haiti's independence. Prime Minister Ariel Henry and his entourage were attacked by an armed group during a ceremony marking the 218th anniversary of Haiti's independence. -
Haiti Kidnappers Asking $17 Million For Release Of Missionaries
A local Haiti gang called 400 Mawozo is asking authorities $1 million for the release of each kidnapped missionary. A local Haiti gang called 400 Mawozo is asking authorities $1 million for the release of each kidnapped missionary. -
Haiti Gang Kidnaps 17 American Missionaries, Including 5 Children
Christian Aid Ministries said the group that was kidnapped in Haiti included five men, seven women, and five children. Christian Aid Ministries said the group that was kidnapped in Haiti included five men, seven women, and five children. -
Why Does Haiti Have Earthquakes?
Almost 1,300 people have been reported killed by a powerful earthquake that rocked Haiti on Saturday, with thousands more injured, and tens of thousands of buildings destroyed or damaged. Almost 1,300 people have been reported killed by a powerful earthquake that rocked Haiti on Saturday, with thousands more injured, and tens of thousands of buildings destroyed or damaged. -
Quake Kills Hundreds In Haiti, Worsening Caribbean Nation's Plight
At least 304 people died and hundreds were injured after a major earthquake struck southwestern Haiti on Saturday, authorities said, reducing churches, hotels, schools and homes to rubble in the latest tragedy to hit the impoverished Caribbean nation. At least 304 people died and hundreds were injured after a major earthquake struck southwestern Haiti on Saturday, authorities said, reducing churches, hotels, schools and homes to rubble in the latest tragedy to hit the impoverished Caribbean nation.