Kenyan police forces patrol a neighbourhood in Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Why violence spreading in Haiti?

A brutal gang assault in Haiti a few days ago resulted in numerous fatalities, with homes and vehicles set ablaze, forcing thousands to flee for their safety. This incident marks yet another tragic chapter in a nation plagued by severe violence for many years. The attack occurred early Thursday morning in the central town of Pont-Sonde, perpetrated by members of the Gran Grif gang. They … Continue reading Why violence spreading in Haiti?

Kenyan police forces patrol a neighbourhood in Port-au-Prince, Haiti

US shifts strategy on Haiti peacekeeping efforts in response to opposition from China and Russia

The United States has abandoned its initiative for the U.N. Security Council to request a plan to convert a security mission aimed at combating armed gangs in Haiti into a formal U.N. peacekeeping operation. Some diplomats suggested this decision was made to placate Russia and China. However, a senior official from the U.S. administration countered this interpretation, stating that the shift in strategy was in … Continue reading US shifts strategy on Haiti peacekeeping efforts in response to opposition from China and Russia