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The Republic of Haiti is a country located on the western half of the island of Hispaniola, in the Caribbean Sea. It borders the Dominican Republic to the East.

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Police officers carry out an anti-gang operation in the Lalue neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Can Kenyan police end gang violence in Haiti?

Can Kenyan police end gang violence in Haiti?

Critics argue that Kenya's constitution offers no provision for the deployment of officers outside of the country.
ConflictsNovember 7, 2023
US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin and Kenya Cabinet Secretary for defence Aden Duale are among those posing for a group photo

Why Kenya volunteered to lead a security mission in Haiti

Why Kenya volunteered to lead a security mission in Haiti

A court has temporarily barred Kenya from sending police to Haiti, but why does Kenya want to lead the UN-backed force?
PoliticsOctober 10, 202301:36 min
US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin and Kenya Cabinet Secretary for defence Aden Duale are among those posing for a group photo

UN Security Council approves Kenyan mission in Haiti

UN Security Council approves Kenyan mission in Haiti

The country has been devastated by natural catastrophes and gang violence. The mission hopes to end the downward spiral.
ConflictsOctober 3, 202301:57 min
Black smoke from tires burning is seen as people demonstrate during a protest against insecurity in Port-au-Prince, Haiti

UN chief: Multinational force needed in Haiti

UN chief: Multinational force needed in Haiti

Gang violence has forced more than 3,000 people to flee a district in the capital, Port-au-Prince.
CrimeAugust 16, 202301:50 min
Melchie Dumornay (left), Hinata Miyazawa (middle) and Mayra Ramirez (right)

World Cup: DW's top under-the-radar players so far

World Cup: DW's top under-the-radar players so far

DW takes a look at the players who entered the World Cup under the radar but have since made the biggest impact.
SoccerAugust 4, 2023
A father flees fighting with his child in his arms as riot police look on in Port-au-Prince

Haiti descends further into chaos after mass lynching

Haiti descends further into chaos after mass lynching

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has called for international forces to be dispatched to Haiti to restore order.
ConflictsApril 28, 2023
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A man rolling a tire into a blockade of burning tires on the streets of Port-au-Prince

Haiti in turmoil as police riot over officer deaths

The Haitian government is under mounting pressure amid violent protests by police. The UN is considering sending troops.
PoliticsJanuary 28, 2023