Haiti

Internal strife took the steam out of 2020 Women's March

From accusations of the march being dominated by white women to snubbing Black Lives Matter, the event was marred by several controversies, affecting the turnout.

How the UN peacekeeping mission impregnated minors and women in Haiti

Instead of acting as a stabilising force, UN peacekeeping troops have fathered hundreds of children after sexually exploiting local girls as young as 11, leaving them behind without any support, according to a new comprehensive report.

Two dead as hundreds of police, supporters march in Haiti

Since coming to power in February 2017, Moise has faced the anger of an opposition movement that refuses to recognise his victory in an election widely seen as dubious. And protests turned violent in late August due to a national fuel shortage.

Haiti braces for new protest, demands that leader resign

Several people have died in the past three weeks amid the often violent political clashes.

Haiti protesters call on president to resign

The latest protest against Haitian President Jovenel Moise follows a strike Monday and Tuesday that shut schools, businesses, and government offices, halted public transport and suspended a Parliament session.

At least two killed as protesters take to the streets in Haiti

Many stores and gas stations were closed and travel between some cities was impeded as protesters blocked roads. Police also erected barricades near the presidential palace and fired tear gas to drive away demonstrators.

Haiti parliament ousts prime minister in no-confidence vote

Prime Minister Henry Ceant and his Cabinet will remain in place in Haiti with limited powers until President Jovenel Moise and the heads of parliament's two houses agree on a replacement.

What is going on in Haiti?

It has been nearly two weeks since the people of Haiti took to the streets to demand an end to socio-economic deprivation and corruption scandals.

Haiti president breaks silence after week of violent unrest

US State Department announces it is recalling all "non-emergency personnel" from Haiti and warned Americans against traveling to the unrest-plagued nation.

At least one dead in Haiti protests

Protesters are angry about skyrocketing inflation and the government's failure to prosecute embezzlement from a multi-billion Venezuelan program that sent discounted oil to Haiti.

UN reduces meetings on Kosovo under US and European pressure

Security Council members agree to reduce the number of meetings on Kosovo to three gatherings this year and two in 2020.

Six killed, five wounded in corruption protests across Haiti

Thousands of Haitians marched in Port au Prince and other parts of Haiti, demanding a trial for officials involved in the alleged misuse of funds from an oil assistance program sponsored by Venezuela.