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Alix Didier Fils-Aime sworn in as new Haiti PM, as gunfire hits US flight
Updated : 1 year, 4 months ago IST
A Spirit Airlines flight coming from Florida state in the United States of America (USA) on Monday came upon gunfire as it was reaching the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince, Aljazeera reported. On the same day, Alix Didier Fils-Aime was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of the Caribbean co
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India sends humanitarian aid to Haiti, including 9 tonnes of medical suppl
Updated : 1 year, 7 months ago IST
India on Monday sent humanitarian assistance to Haiti, which included medical supplies like blood transfusion essentials. The Ministry of External Affairs said, "India sends humanitarian assistance to Haiti! In solidarity with the people of Haiti, India's humanitarian assistance containin
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Haiti: UN maternity aid looted in Port-au-Prince as humanitarian crisis wo
Updated : 1 year, 12 months ago IST
Amid a worsening humanitarian crisis, a container containing necessities for newborn babies and their mothers--including resuscitators and other vital supplies--was looted in Port-au-Prince on Saturday, CNN reported citing UNICEF.
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Haiti gang leader Jimmy Cherizier warns of civil war, 'genocide', unless P
Updated : 2 years ago IST
Haitian gang leader Jimmy Cherizier, has warned of initiating a civil war and "genocide" unless Prime Minister Ariel Henry steps down from his post, reported Al Jazeera.
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Haiti government declares state of emergency after thousands of prisoners
Updated : 2 years ago IST
The Haiti government declared a state of emergency on Sunday after thousands of prisoners escaped from its largest prison, Haiti's National Penitentiary, during a surge of gang violence that has upended the Caribbean nation for months, reported CNN.
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Haiti: Hundreds of prisoners escape Port-au-Prince prison
Updated : 2 years ago IST
In a post on X, one of Haiti's Police Unions pleaded for all officers in the capital with access to cars and weapons to support police fighting to have control over the penitentiary.
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US condemns actions, statements by Haitian gang leader
Updated : 2 years, 6 months ago IST
Jimmy Cherizier, the ruthless G9 Family and Allies gang's (FRG9) commander in Port-au-Prince, told reporters on Wednesday that, in some situations, he would welcome a worldwide police force to help Haiti restore security.
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Haiti: Journalists at risk from arson, kidnapping, attack
Updated : 2 years, 7 months ago IST
The dangers for journalists in Haiti have escalated in recent months, with killings, abductions, and attacks among the most pressing threats, Voice of America (VOA) reported.
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More than 530 killed in Haiti gang violence: UN
Updated : 2 years, 11 months ago IST
According to the statement released by the OHCHR, Spokesperson Marta Hurtado said that from January to 15 March, a total of 531 people were killed, 300 injured and 277 kidnapped in gang-related incidents that took place mainly in the capital, Port-au-Prince.
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At least 20 dead, thousands displaced after clashes in Haiti: Protection A
Updated : 3 years, 10 months ago IST
Moscow [Russia], April 28 (ANI/Sputnik): Gang clashes in the Haitian capital city of Port-au-Prince have resulted in the death of at least 20 people and the displacement of thousands, Haiti's civil protection agency said on Thursday.
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Prime Minister of Haiti survives assassination attempt: Reports
Updated : 4 years, 2 months ago IST
Port-au-Prince [Haiti], January 3 (ANI/Sputnik): A failed attempt to assassinate the Prime Minister of Haiti, Ariel Henry, took place on Sunday at a church in the city of Gonaives during a mass dedicated to the 218th anniversary of the country's independence, the VTV broadcaster reported.
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Death toll after fuel tank blast in Haiti reaches 60
Updated : 4 years, 3 months ago IST
Port-au-Prince [Haiti], December 14 (ANI/Sputnik): The death toll following a fuel tank explosion in Haiti's northern port city of Cap-Haitien on Tuesday reached 60 and is expected to increase, the RFM Haiti radio station reported, citing the authorities.
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