Gangs ramp up attacks in Haiti, fueling concerns over security of upcoming elections
Renewed clashes, kidnappings and killings in Port-au-Prince and other regions continue to force residents from their homes and raise questions about whether a vote can be held in December
The latest major violence occurred on Aug. 9, when members of the “Taliban” gang from the Canaan area attacked Arcahaie—a municipality about 30 miles north of the Haitian capital—killing at least one truck driver, according to local reports.
Gangs ramp up attacks in Haiti, fueling concerns over security of upcoming elections
Renewed clashes, kidnappings and killings in Port-au-Prince and other regions continue to force residents from their homes and raise questions about whether a vote can be held in December
‘Limyè Sou Mwen’: Photography program gives displaced Haitian girls a space to heal and create
A women’s professional organization hosts a photography training and psychosocial support workshop for 25 girls ages 14 to 17 who live in Port-au-Prince’s displacement camps
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Beyond the Constitution, Haiti’s latest electoral decree adds new eligibility and registration requirements for candidates seeking the presidency
Haiti’s dreams of U-20 World Cup end with loss to Costa Rica
Les Petits Grenadiers dominated much of the match but fell 5-3 in a penalty shootout that left fans heartbroken
Haiti enters second week of voter registration with expansion into West Department
Registration continues without major disruptions, but is still limited to parts of the West Department as insecurity continues to keep much of the department beyond the reach of election officials
How immigration policy is reshaping New York’s hospitality workforce | VIDEO
Hotel Association of New York City President and CEO Vijay Dandapani joins The Haitian Times’ Macollvie J. Neel to discuss the hospitality industry’s labor challenges, immigrant workers and the end of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians
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Art & Culture
Laurena Finéus’ “Cautionary Tales” turns landscape into a metaphor for freedom
The Haitian-Canadian artist’s first New York City solo exhibition explores migration, environmental collapse and Black geographies through imagined landscapes.
Port-de-Paix cultural group marks 12th anniversary with play highlighting youth view of Haiti
The Port-de-Paix cultural group, École d’Apprentissage de la Danse Latine, blends dance, music, and theater in a play titled “Kafou 12, Ayiti, Paradi Perdu,” or Kafou 12, Haiti Lost Paradise to emphasize the youth perspective on Haiti
Miami Book Fair spotlights the expanding reach of Haitian storytelling
Writers say the rise of English-language Haitian literature reflects a broader cultural shift
Haitian American Star Gabriyèl Barlatier Brings Fire and Soul to the Stage
Actor and filmmaker discusses heritage, mission and her powerful role in Lynn Nottage’s Crumbs from the Table of Joy, as the playwright and director weigh in
Paris Haitians gather to celebrate Fèt Gede and honor ancestors
Ayibobo Masquerade brings together Haitian artists, community leaders, and diaspora members to celebrate Haitian Day of the Dead in France
Paul Gardère’s ‘Second Nature’ celebrated his critical vision of history, spirituality and identity
Paul Gardère’s Manhattan show offered a layered meditation on power, love, identity, and the contradictions of history
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Not Yet Gone, But Forgotten: The Last Survivors of the 1937 Parsley Massacre Speak
In late September and early October 1937, Dominican dictator Rafael Leonidas Trujillo ordered the massacre of anyone believed to be Haitian, resulting in the brutal deaths of at least 20,000 people. Now, 87 years later, the last survivors of the massacre, living in the Northeastern department shared their harrowing stories and continued hopes for restitution before they pass on.
Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support Mission in Haiti
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Haiti Gang Crisis
Dominican Republic rules out troop deployment to Haiti’s anti-gang force
Dominican President Luis Abinader said his country will not send troops into Haiti, instead providing medical, logistical and intelligence support to the U.N.-backed Gang Suppression Force
‘They took Josué from me,’ mourns father of 11-year-old caught in crossfire in Haiti
Josué Saint-Vilus, an upcoming soccer star, was among hundreds killed in clashes between rival gangs and police around Port-au-Prince in recent weeks
Leader of UN-backed force and first Chadian troops arrive in Haiti as deployment begins
Jack Christofides, a South African U.N. official who had overseen various peacekeeping operations in Africa, was appointed as the Special Representative of the Gang Suppression Force last year
Kenya-led mission leaves Haiti, as new Gang Suppression Force arrives
Departure of 215 officers for Nairobi signals a shift to the Gang Suppression Force, with troops from Chad expected to arrive in April
Haitian police kill 16 alleged gang members in Kenscoff operation
The gang crackdown follows several attacks since the beginning of 2026 that have killed residents, burned homes and triggered kidnappings
Gangs set fire to Haiti’s national soccer training center in Croix-des-Bouquets
The FIFA Goal Center, long considered a cornerstone of Haitian soccer development, was burned during clash with police
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