HAITI VIOLENCE

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Nov 30 2025CRIME

Guns, Gangs, and the U. S. Connection in Haiti's Crisis

Haiti is in deep trouble. Gangs are everywhere, and they're armed with powerful weapons. Most of these guns come from the U. S. That's right, the very guns meant for American citizens are ending up in the hands of Haitian gangs. And it's not just any guns—we're talking about serious military-grade f

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Aug 15 2025CRIME

Haiti's New Security Plan: Private Help or More Trouble?

Haiti is in big trouble. Gangs have taken over large parts of the country. The government is bringing in nearly 200 private security workers from different countries to help. This is a big deal because these workers are from a company run by Erik Prince, who used to run the controversial security fi

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Dec 10 2024CRIME

Haiti's Dark Weekend: A Tragic Attack on Vodou

Last weekend, Haiti faced a horrifying surge of violence that left almost 200 people dead, many of whom were followers of Vodou. The massacre was allegedly planned by a powerful gang leader who blamed Vodou practitioners for his son's illness. The UN human rights chief, Volker Türk, verified that at

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Oct 05 2024CRIME

A Gang's Deadly Attack: What Happened in Pont Sondé?

In the small town of Pont Sondé, central Haiti, a violent gang called Gran Grif launched an attack that left at least 70 people dead. Among the victims were three infants and ten women. The attack happened on Thursday in Artibonite department, known for its agriculture and located about 50 miles nor

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