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Haiti stepping-up efforts to fight gangs

Published on: January 19, 2025
10:34

Port-au-Prince, Jan 19 (Prensa Latina) The arrival of a third contingent from Kenya for the Multinational Security Support Mission will give a boost to the anti-gang fight being waged in the capital of Haiti and surrounding areas.

Haitian police fight gangs on several fronts

Published on: January 9, 2025
11:13

Port-au-Prince, Jan 9 (Prensa Latina) The National Police of Haiti (PNH) is fighting the gangs on several fronts, with a series of operations aimed at putting an end to the actions of the bandits that terrorize the population.

More than 5,600 homicides in Haiti in 2024

Published on: January 7, 2025
17:12

United Nations, Jan 7 (Prensa Latina) The United Nations Human Rights Office confirmed on Tuesday that at least 5,601 people were killed in Haiti in 2024 as a result of increased gang violence.

El Salvador remains under state of emergency

Published on: January 6, 2025
11:03

San Salvador, Jan 6 (Prensa Latina) The population of El Salvador continues under emergency measures until the last gang member is captured, according to the government message.

Chopper scare shows Achilles’ heel of Haitian armed gangs

Published on: December 29, 2024
12:17

Port-au-Prince, Dec 29 (Prensa Latina) Gang members in Haiti fled in fear, leaving their weapons behind, when they saw two US helicopters overflying the area where the former are currently imposing their terror-based control.

Haitian government condemns burning of hospital by gang members

Published on: December 19, 2024
10:29

Port-au-Prince, Dec 19 (Prensa Latina) The Haitian government described as barbaric the partial burning of a reference hospital in the capital, where an offensive against gang members continues.

Haitian police chief gives firm instructions to fight gangs

Published on: December 13, 2024
14:27

Port-au-Prince, Dec 13 (Prensa Latina) Haitian National Police (PNH) Director General Rameau Normil instructed officers on Friday to apply iron fist against the Gran Grif gang, operating in Petite-Rivere, in the Artibonite department.

Gangs kill 12 in Haiti

Published on: December 11, 2024
16:00

Port-au-Prince, Dec 11 (Prensa Latina) Gangs in Haiti remain reckless on Wednesday, when the murdered 12 people, including two children in Petite-Rivière-de-l'Artibonite, 118 kilometers from the capital.

Haiti Police protect future officers from gang violence

Published on: November 25, 2024
10:49

Port-au-Prince, Nov 25 (Prensa Latina) Law enforcement authorities in Haiti have added to the list of security measures the protection of the National Police Academy, in the face of the attacks that are now being carried out by gangs in this capital.

US ratifies level four alert for Haiti

Published on: November 23, 2024
10:27

Port-au-Prince, 23 November (Prensa Latina) The US State Department has ratified a level four warning for Haiti, where gangs are today keeping the national police, armed forces and foreign troops in check.

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