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March 19, 2024

Dominican Republic ramps up border security amid Haiti crisis, shows off new border wall

The Dominican Republic ramps up border security through increased deportations and utilizing a "smart security fence" to safeguard against the Haiti security crisis.

March 18, 2024

Nearly 1,000 Americans in Haiti plea for help, State Dept. says, as gangs unleash new attacks

The State Department says nearly 1,000 Americans have filled out a form asking for help in Haiti as gangs make the security situation there "untenable."

March 18, 2024

State Department confirms more than 30 Americans evacuated from Haiti on US government-chartered flight

The State Department confirmed Sunday that dozens of American citizens were evacuated from Haiti amid escalating gang violence in the country and landed safely in Miami.

March 17, 2024

DHS calls Haitian migrant’s alleged rape of disabled teen ‘heinous’

The Department of Homeland Security has called allegations that a Haitian migrant raped a disabled 15-year-old girl last Wednesday "heinous."

March 17, 2024

Haiti rescue charter flight carrying Americans lands in Miami as gang violence escalates

After weeks of gang violence in Haiti, the first rescue charter flight took off from the Caribbean nation and landed in Miami Sunday afternoon, a U.S. official confirmed to Fox News.

March 17, 2024

Haiti unrest: essential items for children stolen from UNICEF amid ongoing gang violence

A UNICEF container in Haiti filled with essential items for child survival were stolen as the country continues to spiral into chaos amid ongoing gang violence.

March 16, 2024

US national security faces major risks as gangs battle for control over Haiti

Experts warn gang violence erupting in Haiti could have a more lasting effect on U.S. security than on American borders as the international community steps in.

March 15, 2024

Billions invested in Haiti since 2010 earthquake have not improved country: 'We're still working'

The United Nations and United States led an international effort that provided around $13.5 billion to Haiti for recovery after the 2010 earthquake, but many doubt it proved effective.

March 14, 2024

Gang leader ‘Barbecue’ threatens politicians involved in transition council as Kenya pauses police deployment

Kenya announced it is pausing a deployment of 1,000 police officers to Haiti, as the Caribbean nation cripples under weeks of gang violence and social unrest.

March 14, 2024

US Marine anti-terrorism unit is on the ground in Haiti, officials say

A Marine anti-terrorism unit is now on the ground in Haiti to help protect the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince and potentially evacuate personnel there if needed.