Haiti

Country in the Caribbean

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Haiti, officially the Republic of Haiti, is a country on the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean Sea, east of Cuba and Jamaica, and south of The Bahamas. It occupies the western three-eighths of the island, which it shares with the Dominican Republic. Haiti is the third largest country in the Caribbean, and with an estimated population of 11.4 million, is the most populous Caribbean country. The capital and largest city is Port-au-Prince.

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Haiti's prime minister tours Port au Prince hospital after police take back from gang control Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:59Published 6 days ago

Gang leaders in Haiti say ready for war as Kenyan police prepare to deploy Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:46Published 2 weeks ago

Kenya's Ruto bids ceremonial farewell to Haiti-bound police Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:59Published 3 weeks ago

Kenya force leaves Nairobi to tackle gang violence in Haiti Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:52Published 3 weeks ago

WFP Haiti director: Haiti a perfect illustration of correlation between conflict and malnutrition Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 12:21Published on June 12, 2024

FRANCE 24 exclusive report: Haiti gang violence deepens malnutrition Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 03:31Published on June 11, 2024

New Haiti PM hospitalised after asthma attack, condition now stable Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:35Published on June 9, 2024

'Gary Conille previously served as Haiti's prime minister from October 2011 to May 2012' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:50Published on May 29, 2024

'System collapsed': Haiti in dire need of both 'emergency humanitarian aid', 'long-term development' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 18:41Published on May 27, 2024

As Haiti awaits UN-backed Kenya-led force, 'state institutions are on verge of collapse' Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 08:22Published on May 27, 2024

US couple among three missionaries killed by gunmen in Haiti Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 02:09Published on May 25, 2024

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Is Haiti international football's real impossible job? Sebastien Migne is the new manager of Haiti - where large parts of the country are effectively lawless. So has he taken on the impossible job? BBC Sport - Published on June 6, 2024
Republican politician's daughter and son-in-law shot dead by gang in Haiti The daughter and son-in-law of a Republican politician are among three Americans killed by gangs in Haiti. Sky News - Published on May 24, 2024
Haiti gang boss hints at possible ceasefire - but warns foreign forces they will be treated as 'invaders' The head of one of Haiti's most powerful gangs, and the de-facto head of a consortium of gangs that have brought Port-au-Prince to a standstill has told Sky News he would consider a ceasefire and talks.. Sky News - Published on March 29, 2024

Haiti gang boss would consider ceasefire if included in talks on nation's future The head of one of Haiti's most powerful gangs, and the de-facto head of a consortium of gangs that have brought Port-au-Prince to a standstill has told Sky News he would consider a ceasefire and talks.. Sky News - Published on March 29, 2024
A vortex of violence and poverty - starving families take shelter from the battlefield of Haiti's capital Over rubble-strewn and broken roads, we pass the cement barriers of long-gone police checkpoints entering one of the most dangerous districts in Haiti. Sky News - Published on March 25, 2024
What is happening in Haiti? More than 33,000 people have fled their homes in Haiti's capital of Port-au-Prince, UN officials say, amid ongoing gang violence which has plunged the crises-stricken nation into yet more chaos. Sky News - Published on March 25, 2024

'I just got shot, I lost everything': The families trapped in Haiti's violent capital with nowhere to go When it comes, the gang violence is lethal and nobody in Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince knows when or where it will flare up next. Sky News - Published on March 22, 2024
Prominent Haitian gang leader shot dead by police as political groups near finalisation of transition council A prominent Haitian gang leader who escaped prison earlier this month has been shot dead by police - as political groups appear to be getting closer to finalising a transition council in the country. Sky News - Published on March 22, 2024
'Operation Indravati' launched to rescue Indians from Haiti IndiaTimes - Published on March 21, 2024
12 bodies seen in streets as gangs attack upmarket areas of Haiti's capital At least 12 people have been killed in the latest wave of violence in Haiti after armed gangs went on the rampage in two affluent areas of the capital, as chaos grips the poverty-stricken Caribbean.. Sky News - Published on March 18, 2024

Ready to airlift Indians from Haiti, says government IndiaTimes - Published on March 15, 2024
Haiti PM to resign as powerful gang leader calls on international community to give the country a 'chance' Powerful Haitian gang leader Jimmy Cherizier has been out in the streets of Port-au-Prince calling for the international community to "give a Haiti a chance" - as he drew a rifle and fired his pistol.. Sky News - Published on March 12, 2024
UK warns against all travel to Caribbean nation as gang violence rages The UK government has warned against all travel to Haiti as intense fighting and gang violence continues to spiral in the Caribbean nation. Sky News - Published on March 11, 2024	The moment I met the Haitian gang boss leading a violent anti-government uprising Haiti is suffering an escalation in violence. Here, Sky's chief correspondent recalls the moment he came face to face with the gang boss leading the anti-government uprising. Sky News - Published on March 4, 2024
State of emergency in Haiti as gang leader seeks to oust prime minister A state of emergency has been declared in Haiti after violence in the capital led to two prison breaks as a major gang leader tries to oust the prime minister. Sky News - Published on March 4, 2024	Hundreds of convicts escape as armed gangs storm prison At least three people have been killed and hundreds of inmates have fled after armed gangs stormed Haiti's main prison. Sky News - Published on March 3, 2024
Armed gang 'storms hospital and takes hundreds of hostages including newborn babies' An armed gang has stormed a hospital in Haiti and taken hundreds of hostages including newborn babies, the boss of the medical facility has said. Sky News - Published on November 15, 2023	Harder shines as Denmark seal last-16 spot Watch highlights as Denmark book their place in the World Cup last 16 with a 2-0 win over Haiti to finish second in Group D behind England. BBC Sport - Published on August 1, 2023
Harder helps Danes beat Haiti to book last-16 spot Goals from Pernille Harder and Sanne Troelsgaard help Denmark seal their place in the last 16 of the World Cup as they finish second in Group D. BBC Sport - Published on August 1, 2023	China beat Haiti to keep hopes alive despite red card Watch highlights as China earn their first victory at the 2023 Women's World Cup by beating Haiti, despite playing for more than an hour with only 10 players. BBC Sport - Published on July 28, 2023
China beat Haiti despite first-half red card China enjoy a first win at the 2023 Women's World Cup as they beat Haiti, despite playing for over an hour with 10 players. BBC Sport - Published on July 28, 2023	England in action on day nine of Women's World Cup European champions England take on Denmark, Argentina play South Africa and China meet Haiti on day nine of the Fifa Women's World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on July 27, 2023
Lionesses rusty and predictable but get job done It may not have been a thrilling performance but England did what they needed to do in their opening Women's World Cup game against Haiti - win. BBC Sport - Published on July 22, 2023	'Haiti should've had a red card' - BBC pundits on England win Former England stars Ellen White & Steph Houghton plus Arsenal Women's manager Jonas Eidevall reflect on England's 1-0 win over Haiti in their opening World Cup match. BBC Sport - Published on July 22, 2023
England take narrow victory over Haiti Watch highlights as Georgia Stanway's retaken penalty proves to be the difference in a narrow 1-0 win for England over Haiti at the Women's World Cup. BBC Sport - Published on July 22, 2023	Stanway fires England into lead from retaken penalty England's Georgia Stanway opens the scoring after seeing her initial spot kick saved with VAR ordering it to be retaken as the Haiti goalkeeper was ruled to be off her line. BBC Sport - Published on July 22, 2023
England win first World Cup match with 1-0 victory over Haiti England have won their first Women's World Cup match with a 1-0 victory over Haiti in Brisbane. Sky News - Published on July 22, 2023	'We're going to give everything': Lionesses to get World Cup campaign under way England are hours away from kicking off their World Cup campaign down under with their opening match against Haiti. Sky News - Published on July 22, 2023
England 'raring to go' for Women's World Cup opener The Lionesses have been "itching to begin" their Women's World Cup campaign, says captain Millie Bright as England prepare to play their group opener against Haiti. BBC Sport - Published on July 21, 2023	Women's World Cup: Build-up as England open campaign against Haiti Listen to radio commentary and follow updates as England open their FIFA Women's World Cup campaign against Haiti. BBC Sport - Published on July 21, 2023
Bright fit for World Cup opener, says Wiegman England captain Millie Bright is "absolutely ready to play" against Haiti in their Women's World Cup opener, says manager Sarina Wiegman. BBC Sport - Published on July 21, 2023	Lionesses news conference and transfer latest England boss Sarina Wiegman and captain Millie Bright speak at a news conference from 06:45 BST, to preview Saturday's Women's World Cup match against Haiti. BBC Sport - Published on July 20, 2023
Pick your England World Cup starting XI to face Haiti England begin their Women's World Cup campaign against Haiti on Saturday, but who do you think should be in the starting XI? BBC Sport - Published on July 20, 2023	Lionesses given special welcome in Brisbane The England Lionesses squad watch a traditional First Nations' dance as they arrive in Brisbane head of their opening Women's World Cup against Haiti. BBC Sport - Published on July 17, 2023
'Haiti, what's that?' - the team chasing England and changing minds Haiti are playing in their first Women's World Cup. After natural disasters and a presidential assassination, the nation is ready for a positive spotlight. BBC Sport - Published on July 10, 2023	Businessman gets life in prison over Haitian president's assassination A businessman has been sentenced to life in prison for helping Colombian mercenaries get weapons to assassinate Haitian President Jovenel Moise in 2021. Sky News - Published on June 2, 2023
'We don't kidnap, we don't rape, we are fathers': Haiti gang steps in to fill gap left by political failure Arriving in Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, the sheer scale of the poverty takes your breath away. Sky News - Published on January 31, 2023

Haiti

Country in the Caribbean

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Is Haiti international football's real impossible job?

Republican politician's daughter and son-in-law shot dead by gang in Haiti

Haiti gang boss hints at possible ceasefire - but warns foreign forces they will be treated as 'invaders'

Haiti gang boss would consider ceasefire if included in talks on nation's future

A vortex of violence and poverty - starving families take shelter from the battlefield of Haiti's capital

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'I just got shot, I lost everything': The families trapped in Haiti's violent capital with nowhere to go

Prominent Haitian gang leader shot dead by police as political groups near finalisation of transition council

'Operation Indravati' launched to rescue Indians from Haiti

12 bodies seen in streets as gangs attack upmarket areas of Haiti's capital

Ready to airlift Indians from Haiti, says government

Haiti PM to resign as powerful gang leader calls on international community to give the country a 'chance'

UK warns against all travel to Caribbean nation as gang violence rages

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State of emergency in Haiti as gang leader seeks to oust prime minister

Hundreds of convicts escape as armed gangs storm prison

Armed gang 'storms hospital and takes hundreds of hostages including newborn babies'

Harder shines as Denmark seal last-16 spot

Harder helps Danes beat Haiti to book last-16 spot

China beat Haiti to keep hopes alive despite red card

China beat Haiti despite first-half red card

England in action on day nine of Women's World Cup

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'Haiti should've had a red card' - BBC pundits on England win

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Stanway fires England into lead from retaken penalty

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