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Gangs and Insecurity: Investigating the Root Causes of Instability in Haiti

"Haiti's colonial history laid the groundwork for the pervasive poverty that has plagued the nation for centuries. The reparations to France, coupled with internal corruption and political instability, hindered the country's economic development."

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Mania Africa · Gangs and Insecurity: Investigating the Root Causes of Instability in HaitiWe delve into the root causes of Haiti's instability, including the role of Western countries in the ongoing crisis

#PortAuPrince June 25 (Reuters) - The first contingent of #KenyanPolice arrived in the Haitian capital on Tuesday to launch a long-awaited #PeacekeepingMission in the Caribbean country that has been ravaged by gang violence, even as deadly protests back home prompted doubts. #HaitiCrisis #Haiti #Kenya

#HaitiPM vows to retake country as first Kenyan police arrive
reuters.com/world/africa/kenya

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#ArielHenry resigned Thursday as prime minister of #Haiti, leaving the way clear for a new government to be formed in the Caribbean country, which has been wracked by #GangViolence that killed or injured more than 2,500 people from January to March. #HaitiCrisis

Ariel Henry resigns as Haiti's PM as transitional council takes power
france24.com/en/americas/20240

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They'll have to setup a new capital somewhere else, the old one is a lost cause.
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#ArmedGangs launched fresh attacks on parts of #Haiti’s capital #PortAuPrince ahead of the installation of a #TransitionalCouncil set to usher in a new government, local media said on Sunday, reporting #arson and heavy #gunfire in the city centre. #HaitiCrisis

Gangs ravage Haiti’s capital, take control ahead of government transition
nypost.com/2024/04/22/world-ne

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As the sun sets, a burly man bellows into a megaphone while a curious crowd gathers around him. Next to him is a small cardboard box with several banknotes worth 10 Haitian gourdes — about 7 U.S. cents.

The community recently voted to buy a #MetalBarricade and install it themselves to try to protect residents from the unrelenting violence. #Haiti #HaitiCrisis

Haitians scramble to survive, seeking food, water and safety as #GangViolence chokes the capital
apnews.com/article/haiti-gangs

Crucially, the formation of the council is also a first step toward holding a #PresidentialElection by early 2026.

However, questions remain over whether the #US-backed interim government will be able to impose its authority over well-armed #gangs that control much of the capital #PortAuPrince. #HaitiCrisis

#Haiti decrees creation of #TransitionCouncil as tens of thousands flee capital
france24.com/en/americas/20240

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The accord establishes a nine-member council -- seven voting members and two observers -- representing political parties, the private sector and civil society, that will pave the way for presidential elections by early 2026.

No members of the council or the soon-to-be-formed government will be allowed to run in the elections. #HaitiCrisis

#Haiti finalises deal to form transitional council in bid to end #GangChaos
france24.com/en/americas/20240

Groups led by #JimmyChérizier, also known as Barbecue, are in control of most of the capital #PortAuPrince.

He predicted the violence which has gripped #Haiti in recent weeks could escalate in the coming days. #HaitiCrisis

Powerful gang leader demands role in #HaitiPeaceTalks
bbc.com/news/world-latin-ameri

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Haiti-based #SunriseAirways, which launched services to #MiamiInternationalAirport in October, says it will operate three flights out of #CapHaïtien’s Hugo Chavez International Airport to Miami beginning on Monday.

Connecting to the Sunrise Airways flight still requires those trapped in #PortAuPrince to fly by helicopter to Cap-Haïtien — or risk travel through gang-controlled roads to reach the northern city. #HaitiCrisis

miamiherald.com/news/nation-wo

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As the crisis in #Haiti continues to be dire, several Haitians are fleeing #PortAuPrince and attempting to cross into the #DominicanRepublican for #food and #water. This comes as gang violence is spreading across the county, with several areas close to #famine. #HaitiCrisis

Hundreds of Haitians cross into Dominican Republic as crisis continues
msn.com/en-us/news/world/hundr
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