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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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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

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
A street vendor in pink walks past a barricade and burning debris set up by demonstrators

Haiti faces humanitarian crisis

Haiti faces humanitarian crisis

After a previous UN mission to Haiti inadvertently caused a cholera outbreak, countries are divided over how to help.
CatastropheOctober 18, 202202:10 min
Men on motorbikes riding through the fire in a street in Haiti.

Lawlessness rules in Haiti

Lawlessness rules in Haiti

Better equipped than the police, gangs have been controlling most of the Haitian capital.
Rule of LawAugust 10, 2022
Valentina Alexandre speaks into a DW microphone

US history teacher visits ancestral homeland

US history teacher visits ancestral homeland

Valentina Alexandre was born in Haiti and traveled to Benin to learn more about her ancestry.
CultureOctober 13, 202101:59 min
Armed guards look on during the funeral of assassinated President Jovenel Moise

Uncertainty still shrouds Haiti presidential killing

Uncertainty still shrouds Haiti presidential killing

The Caribbean country has been gripped by a dramatic power struggle since President Moise's assassination.
PoliticsSeptember 17, 2021
Unrest in Cap Haitien, Haiti

Protests erupt in Haiti ahead of president’s funeral

Protests erupt in Haiti ahead of president’s funeral

Supporters of President Jovenel Moise set up roadblocks in Haiti demanding justice for the murdered leader.
PoliticsJuly 22, 2021
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Isaac Risco

Haiti needs the world's help

Isaac Risco
Commentary
PoliticsJuly 11, 2021