Haiti

Country Haiti
Capital Port-au-Prince
Continent North America(Central America)
Currency Gourde(HTG)
Languages French & Haitian Creole

Port-au-Prince

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Introduction

The native Taino Amerindians - who inhabited the island of Hispaniola when it was discovered by COLUMBUS in 1492 - were virtually annihilated by Spanish settlers within 25 years. In the early 17th century, the French established a presence on Hispaniola. In 1697, Spain ceded to the French the western third of the island, which later became Haiti. The French colony, based on forestry and sugar-related industries, became one of the wealthiest in the Caribbean but only through the heavy importation of African slaves and considerable environmental degradation. In the late 18th century, Haiti's nearly half million slaves revolted under Toussaint L'OUVERTURE. After a prolonged struggle, Haiti became the first black republic to declare independence in 1804. The poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, Haiti has been plagued by political violence for most of its history. After an armed rebellion led to the forced resignation and exile of President Jean-Bertrand ARISTIDE in February 2004, an interim government took office to organize new elections under the auspices of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). Continued violence and technical delays prompted repeated postponements, but Haiti finally did inaugurate a democratically elected president and parliament in May of 2006. A massive magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti in January 2010 with an epicenter about 15 km southwest of the capital, Port-au-Prince. An estimated 2 million people live within the zone of heavy to moderate structural damage. The earthquake is assessed as the worst in this region over the last 200 years and massive international assistance will be required to help the country recover.

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Haiti - Wikipedia
Haiti - CIA World Fact Book
Haiti - BBC
Haiti - National Geographic
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Trump hurts Haitians with travel ban and end of temporary protected status for migrants - MSNBC NewsTrump hurts Haitians with travel ban and end of temporary protected status for migrants  MSNBC News

Hatemongering: Trump Administration Revokes Protected Status Of 500,000 Haitians Living In The U.S., Says It's 'Safe Enough' To Go Back - BossipHatemongering: Trump Administration Revokes Protected Status Of 500,000 Haitians Living In The U.S., Says It's 'Safe Enough' To Go Back  Bossip

Trump administration ends legal protections for half-million Haitians who now face deportations - AP NewsTrump administration ends legal protections for half-million Haitians who now face deportations  AP News

Searching for healing: Inside one of the last hospitals in Haiti’s capital - Al JazeeraSearching for healing: Inside one of the last hospitals in Haiti’s capital  Al Jazeera

Trump's ban stalls lifesaving treatment for Haitian children who need to travel for surgery - NBC NewsTrump's ban stalls lifesaving treatment for Haitian children who need to travel for surgery  NBC News

USA 2-1 Haiti (Jun 22, 2025) Game Analysis - ESPNUSA 2-1 Haiti (Jun 22, 2025) Game Analysis  ESPN

U.S. to revoke immigration status of Haitian migrants in September - CBS NewsU.S. to revoke immigration status of Haitian migrants in September  CBS News

Haiti: UN Human Rights Chief alarmed by widening violence as gangs expand reach - ohchrHaiti: UN Human Rights Chief alarmed by widening violence as gangs expand reach  ohchr

Exclusive: Trump administration tells migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela their legal status is terminated - CNNExclusive: Trump administration tells migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela their legal status is terminated  CNN

As it happened: USMNT defeats Haiti to top Group D - ESPNAs it happened: USMNT defeats Haiti to top Group D  ESPN

United States: District Court Blocks DHS Curtailment of Haiti TPS - FragomenUnited States: District Court Blocks DHS Curtailment of Haiti TPS  Fragomen

Haiti Crisis in Numbers (as of 25 June 2025) - ReliefWebHaiti Crisis in Numbers (as of 25 June 2025)  ReliefWeb

US judge blocks Trump from ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians - ReutersUS judge blocks Trump from ending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians  Reuters

U.S. Judge Blocks Deportation of Haitian Migrants - The New York TimesU.S. Judge Blocks Deportation of Haitian Migrants  The New York Times

US says Haitians can be deported – days after ruling Haiti unsafe for Americans - The GuardianUS says Haitians can be deported – days after ruling Haiti unsafe for Americans  The Guardian

Temporary protected status for Haiti - Courthouse NewsTemporary protected status for Haiti  Courthouse News

Gang violence displaces a record 1.3 million Haitians - UN NewsGang violence displaces a record 1.3 million Haitians  UN News

Haiti on the edge of collapse: The US must respond now or it will be too late - Human Rights WatchHaiti on the edge of collapse: The US must respond now or it will be too late  Human Rights Watch

Federal judge rules in favor of Haitians with TPS, restores February 2026 deadline - Miami HeraldFederal judge rules in favor of Haitians with TPS, restores February 2026 deadline  Miami Herald

Judge blocks Trump’s early termination of temporary protections for Haitian immigrants - PoliticoJudge blocks Trump’s early termination of temporary protections for Haitian immigrants  Politico

Federal judge blocks early termination of Haiti’s TPS designation | Breaking News - The Haitian TimesFederal judge blocks early termination of Haiti’s TPS designation | Breaking News  The Haitian Times

US sets deadline to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants - Al JazeeraUS sets deadline to end Temporary Protected Status for Haitian immigrants  Al Jazeera

Haiti Sees Record Displacement as 1.3 Million Flee Violence - International Organization for MigrationHaiti Sees Record Displacement as 1.3 Million Flee Violence  International Organization for Migration

Criticism grows over Haiti's draft constitution - ConstitutionNetCriticism grows over Haiti's draft constitution  ConstitutionNet

WFP Haiti Country Brief, May 2025 - ReliefWebWFP Haiti Country Brief, May 2025  ReliefWeb

Judge blocks Kristi Noem from ending temporary protected status for Haitians - The GuardianJudge blocks Kristi Noem from ending temporary protected status for Haitians  The Guardian

World News in Brief: Global growth slows, deadly Ukraine attacks, Haiti hurricane hunger risk, legal migration for refugees - UN NewsWorld News in Brief: Global growth slows, deadly Ukraine attacks, Haiti hurricane hunger risk, legal migration for refugees  UN News

United States: DHS Announces End of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti - FragomenUnited States: DHS Announces End of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti  Fragomen

A year in, Haiti mission leader warns of shortfalls in troops, funds, gear - ReutersA year in, Haiti mission leader warns of shortfalls in troops, funds, gear  Reuters

Trump administration ends Temporary Protective Status for 500K Haitians amid safety concerns - NBC NewsTrump administration ends Temporary Protective Status for 500K Haitians amid safety concerns  NBC News

A Year After an International Force Landed, Haiti Is No Closer to Peace - The New York TimesA Year After an International Force Landed, Haiti Is No Closer to Peace  The New York Times

Trump withdraws protected status from Haitian migrants - France 24Trump withdraws protected status from Haitian migrants  France 24

Haïti : Présence opérationnelle des partenaires - juin 2025 - ReliefWebHaïti : Présence opérationnelle des partenaires - juin 2025  ReliefWeb

Unauthorized Haitians build the Dominican Republic. Can they stay? - The Christian Science MonitorUnauthorized Haitians build the Dominican Republic. Can they stay?  The Christian Science Monitor

Top UN advocate sounds alarm over sexual violence crisis in gang-ravaged Haiti - UN NewsTop UN advocate sounds alarm over sexual violence crisis in gang-ravaged Haiti  UN News

Haiti: Displacement Hits Record as Security Efforts Fall Short - Human Rights WatchHaiti: Displacement Hits Record as Security Efforts Fall Short  Human Rights Watch

Trump Officials to End Deportation Protections for Haitian Immigrants - The New York TimesTrump Officials to End Deportation Protections for Haitian Immigrants  The New York Times

Too scared to go to hospital: the pregnant women in Dominican Republic dying because of deportation fears - The GuardianToo scared to go to hospital: the pregnant women in Dominican Republic dying because of deportation fears  The Guardian

Haiti TPS Axed Despite Warnings: U.S. Sets Deportation Date. - The St Kitts Nevis ObserverHaiti TPS Axed Despite Warnings: U.S. Sets Deportation Date.  The St Kitts Nevis Observer

Trump administration to end deportation relief for Haitians in the U.S. - NBC NewsTrump administration to end deportation relief for Haitians in the U.S.  NBC News

Haiti - UNEP - UN Environment ProgrammeHaiti  UNEP - UN Environment Programme

The Haiti question for Trump 2.0 - orfonline.orgThe Haiti question for Trump 2.0  orfonline.org

International community urged to address persisting violence in Haiti - JURIST Legal NewsInternational community urged to address persisting violence in Haiti  JURIST Legal News

Media Factsheet Haiti: Impact of ongoing violence on women and girls - UN WomenMedia Factsheet Haiti: Impact of ongoing violence on women and girls  UN Women

Haiti: WFP concerned over humanitarian situation as hurricane season begins - UN NewsHaiti: WFP concerned over humanitarian situation as hurricane season begins  UN News

Restoring dignity: A global call to end the violence in Haiti - ohchrRestoring dignity: A global call to end the violence in Haiti  ohchr

Record hunger in Haiti amid rising needs - UN NewsRecord hunger in Haiti amid rising needs  UN News

Education under attack in Haiti - UnicefEducation under attack in Haiti  Unicef

Haiti: MSF withdraws from two medical facilities in Port-au-Prince as widespread violence intensifies - MSFHaiti: MSF withdraws from two medical facilities in Port-au-Prince as widespread violence intensifies  MSF

PAHO sends critical medicines and health emergency supplies to Haiti amid ongoing humanitarian crisis - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)PAHO sends critical medicines and health emergency supplies to Haiti amid ongoing humanitarian crisis  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Trump ends TPS for Haitians. More than a half-million people now face deportation - Miami HeraldTrump ends TPS for Haitians. More than a half-million people now face deportation  Miami Herald

UN chief rules out UN peacekeepers for Haiti - VOA - Voice of America English NewsUN chief rules out UN peacekeepers for Haiti  VOA - Voice of America English News

New York – Three Days of Prayer and Fasting for Haiti: Haitian Churches Mobilize as U.S. Moves to End TPS - Rezo NòdwèsNew York – Three Days of Prayer and Fasting for Haiti: Haitian Churches Mobilize as U.S. Moves to End TPS  Rezo Nòdwès

Haiti: Immediate action is needed to address the human rights crisis - ohchrHaiti: Immediate action is needed to address the human rights crisis  ohchr

Climate Services Can Reverse Downward Spiral - Case Study: Haiti - World Meteorological Organization WMOClimate Services Can Reverse Downward Spiral - Case Study: Haiti  World Meteorological Organization WMO

DHS acknowledges Haiti’s humanitarian crisis — in its own notice on why to end TPS | Opinion - Miami HeraldDHS acknowledges Haiti’s humanitarian crisis — in its own notice on why to end TPS | Opinion  Miami Herald

Haiti’s national summit ends with reform blueprint calling for new elections, security overhaul - The Haitian TimesHaiti’s national summit ends with reform blueprint calling for new elections, security overhaul  The Haitian Times

Record number of people displaced by violence in Haiti, UN agency says - ReutersRecord number of people displaced by violence in Haiti, UN agency says  Reuters

Haiti: Renewed clashes fuel a humanitarian crisis that has no end in sight - International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)Haiti: Renewed clashes fuel a humanitarian crisis that has no end in sight  International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)

Haiti: Mass displacement and deportation surge amid violence - UN NewsHaiti: Mass displacement and deportation surge amid violence  UN News

Event | Haiti – Looking Forward, Creating Solutions - World BankEvent | Haiti – Looking Forward, Creating Solutions  World Bank

Haiti’s children under siege: The staggering rise of child abuse and recruitment by armed groups - UnicefHaiti’s children under siege: The staggering rise of child abuse and recruitment by armed groups  Unicef

DHS ends deportation protection for Haitians, says Haiti is ‘safe’ - The Washington PostDHS ends deportation protection for Haitians, says Haiti is ‘safe’  The Washington Post

Almost one in eight children internally displaced in Haiti as armed violence continues - UnicefAlmost one in eight children internally displaced in Haiti as armed violence continues  Unicef

Haiti: The Costs of Inaction Would be Unbearable - World BankHaiti: The Costs of Inaction Would be Unbearable  World Bank

US explores Latin American troop deployment to Haiti to fight gangs - Financial TimesUS explores Latin American troop deployment to Haiti to fight gangs  Financial Times

Number of children in Haiti recruited by armed groups soars by 70 per cent in one year - UnicefNumber of children in Haiti recruited by armed groups soars by 70 per cent in one year  Unicef

Glimmers of hope as Haiti navigates its lingering crisis - World BankGlimmers of hope as Haiti navigates its lingering crisis  World Bank

Haiti Is Burning, but There Is a Path Forward - Foreign PolicyHaiti Is Burning, but There Is a Path Forward  Foreign Policy

Pope Leo XIV’s link to Haiti is part of a broader American story of race, citizenship and migration - The ConversationPope Leo XIV’s link to Haiti is part of a broader American story of race, citizenship and migration  The Conversation

Haiti faces ‘point of no return’ as gang violence fuels chaos - UN NewsHaiti faces ‘point of no return’ as gang violence fuels chaos  UN News

Haiti: Displaced families grapple with death ‘from the inside’ and out - UN NewsHaiti: Displaced families grapple with death ‘from the inside’ and out  UN News

World Report 2025: Rights Trends in Haiti - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Rights Trends in Haiti  Human Rights Watch

HC Türk: "The illicit flow of arms into Haiti must stop" - ohchrHC Türk: "The illicit flow of arms into Haiti must stop"  ohchr

The enduring hope of Haiti’s children in the midst of chaos - UnicefThe enduring hope of Haiti’s children in the midst of chaos  Unicef

Haiti nearing ‘point of no return’ amid gang violence, UN representative warns - The GuardianHaiti nearing ‘point of no return’ amid gang violence, UN representative warns  The Guardian

A Window of Opportunity in Haiti - Welcome to the United NationsA Window of Opportunity in Haiti  Welcome to the United Nations

Haiti: Massive surge in child armed group recruitment, warns UNICEF - UN NewsHaiti: Massive surge in child armed group recruitment, warns UNICEF  UN News

Supporting survivors: Addressing the surge in sexual violence in Haiti - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Supporting survivors: Addressing the surge in sexual violence in Haiti  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Tanker truck explosion leaves 8 dead in Haiti’s Gonaïves - The Haitian TimesTanker truck explosion leaves 8 dead in Haiti’s Gonaïves  The Haitian Times

‘Kiss of death’: South Florida reacts to end of Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status - Yahoo‘Kiss of death’: South Florida reacts to end of Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status  Yahoo

Judge blocks DHS decision to revoke deportation amnesty for Haitians - Washington TimesJudge blocks DHS decision to revoke deportation amnesty for Haitians  Washington Times

US designates two powerful Haitian gangs as terrorist groups - The GuardianUS designates two powerful Haitian gangs as terrorist groups  The Guardian

Why the United States Can’t Afford to Ignore Haiti’s Collapse: Key Questions - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesWhy the United States Can’t Afford to Ignore Haiti’s Collapse: Key Questions  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

Trump revokes protected status for over half a million Haitian immigrants - World Socialist Web SiteTrump revokes protected status for over half a million Haitian immigrants  World Socialist Web Site

The Haiti crisis, explained - Concern WorldwideThe Haiti crisis, explained  Concern Worldwide

Judge says DHS can’t end protected status for Haitian migrants this year - Sandhills ExpressJudge says DHS can’t end protected status for Haitian migrants this year  Sandhills Express

Trump says Haiti is safe enough for people to return. UN chief says otherwise - Miami HeraldTrump says Haiti is safe enough for people to return. UN chief says otherwise  Miami Herald

The Last Lifeline - Al JazeeraThe Last Lifeline  Al Jazeera

Haiti: UN Human Rights chief urges end to intensifying violence in Port-au-Prince - ohchrHaiti: UN Human Rights chief urges end to intensifying violence in Port-au-Prince  ohchr

Announcing Ambassador Wooster’s Role in Haiti - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Announcing Ambassador Wooster’s Role in Haiti  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Haiti's capital without power since Tuesday after protest halts hydroelectric plant - Le Monde.frHaiti's capital without power since Tuesday after protest halts hydroelectric plant  Le Monde.fr

The U.S. cancels Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians - inmigracionyvisas.comThe U.S. cancels Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians  inmigracionyvisas.com

Haitian immigrants brace for the end of protected status - spectrumlocalnews.comHaitian immigrants brace for the end of protected status  spectrumlocalnews.com

Haiti: UN expert William O’Neill says deeply concerned by attacks on health care sector - ohchrHaiti: UN expert William O’Neill says deeply concerned by attacks on health care sector  ohchr

Support for Haiti needed now ‘more than ever’, Security Council hears - UN NewsSupport for Haiti needed now ‘more than ever’, Security Council hears  UN News

First Person: Bodies of children in Haiti have turned into ‘battlegrounds’ - UN NewsFirst Person: Bodies of children in Haiti have turned into ‘battlegrounds’  UN News

A silent crisis - UnicefA silent crisis  Unicef

How Michaël Brun Carried BAYO from Haitian Block Parties to Barclays Center - BKMAGHow Michaël Brun Carried BAYO from Haitian Block Parties to Barclays Center  BKMAG

Violence triggers record displacements in Haiti’s capital - UN NewsViolence triggers record displacements in Haiti’s capital  UN News