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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UN’s Guterres condemns gang attack in Haiti that killed at least 40 - UN NewsUN’s Guterres condemns gang attack in Haiti that killed at least 40  UN News

Haiti: Advancing Landscape Management for Greater Food Security - World BankHaiti: Advancing Landscape Management for Greater Food Security  World Bank

Haiti's draft constitution enshrines gender equality - ConstitutionNetHaiti's draft constitution enshrines gender equality  ConstitutionNet

World News Live Updates: Gang Attack On Armored Vehicle In Haiti Kills Driver, Injures Two Officers - News18World News Live Updates: Gang Attack On Armored Vehicle In Haiti Kills Driver, Injures Two Officers  News18

UN condemns reported Haitian village massacre by armed gangs - The GuardianUN condemns reported Haitian village massacre by armed gangs  The Guardian

UN chief condemns reported massacre as gang violence spreads in Haiti - India TodayUN chief condemns reported massacre as gang violence spreads in Haiti  India Today

Hansae Resumes Production in Haiti and Eyes Expansion as Stability Improves - WWDHansae Resumes Production in Haiti and Eyes Expansion as Stability Improves  WWD

UN condemns armed gang attack in Haiti that kills at least 40 - Jurist.orgUN condemns armed gang attack in Haiti that kills at least 40  Jurist.org

Gang attack on armored vehicle in Haiti leaves 2 police officers injured and 1 driver dead - ABC NewsGang attack on armored vehicle in Haiti leaves 2 police officers injured and 1 driver dead  ABC News

IOM Haiti Situation Report August 2025 - ReliefWebIOM Haiti Situation Report August 2025  ReliefWeb

Until Haiti tackles systemic corruption and bad governance, its people will remain impoverished - The ConversationUntil Haiti tackles systemic corruption and bad governance, its people will remain impoverished  The Conversation

U.S. Remarks: Call for Coordinated UN Action in Support of Haiti - U.S. Mission to the Organization of American States (.gov)U.S. Remarks: Call for Coordinated UN Action in Support of Haiti  U.S. Mission to the Organization of American States (.gov)

Haiti, US Condemn ‘Vile’ Attack That Killed 40 North of Capital - Bloomberg.comHaiti, US Condemn ‘Vile’ Attack That Killed 40 North of Capital  Bloomberg.com

U.N. condemns reported massacre by gangs in Haiti village, more than 40 dead - ThePrintU.N. condemns reported massacre by gangs in Haiti village, more than 40 dead  ThePrint

The Failure of Liberal Peacebuilding in the aftermath of the 1991 Military Coup in Haiti - Modern DiplomacyThe Failure of Liberal Peacebuilding in the aftermath of the 1991 Military Coup in Haiti  Modern Diplomacy

Haiti declares three-month state of emergency as gang violence spikes - Al JazeeraHaiti declares three-month state of emergency as gang violence spikes  Al Jazeera

Carlos Massieu Aguirre Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti and Head of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) | United Nations Secretary-General - Welcome to the United NationsCarlos Massieu Aguirre Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Haiti and Head of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) | United Nations Secretary-General  Welcome to the United Nations

Haiti — Emergency Tracking Tool 69 — Displacement following armed attacks in Cabaret in West department (11 - 13 September 2025) - ReliefWebHaiti — Emergency Tracking Tool 69 — Displacement following armed attacks in Cabaret in West department (11 - 13 September 2025)  ReliefWeb

UN’s Guterres condemns gang attack in Haiti that killed at least 40 - Department of Political and Peacebuilding AffairsUN’s Guterres condemns gang attack in Haiti that killed at least 40  Department of Political and Peacebuilding Affairs

First Person: ‘Tomorrow is too late’ to scale up humanitarian aid in Haiti - UN NewsFirst Person: ‘Tomorrow is too late’ to scale up humanitarian aid in Haiti  UN News

Haiti: UN relief chief implores ‘we have to do better’ to support gang-ravaged nation - UN NewsHaiti: UN relief chief implores ‘we have to do better’ to support gang-ravaged nation  UN News

Haitians facing 'hard situation' as Trump administration tries to end legal status early - USA TodayHaitians facing 'hard situation' as Trump administration tries to end legal status early  USA Today

From crisis to cultivation: Haiti’s farmers build resilience one seed at a time - UN NewsFrom crisis to cultivation: Haiti’s farmers build resilience one seed at a time  UN News

The Trump Administration Wants to Establish a UN Support Office in Haiti—Now What? - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesThe Trump Administration Wants to Establish a UN Support Office in Haiti—Now What?  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

What is missing from a plan to tackle Haiti’s gangs - The EconomistWhat is missing from a plan to tackle Haiti’s gangs  The Economist

The world has the tools to end Haiti’s crisis – it’s time to use them - UN NewsThe world has the tools to end Haiti’s crisis – it’s time to use them  UN News

‘I’m furious, and I’m ashamed:’ UN humanitarian chief on crisis in Haiti - Miami Herald‘I’m furious, and I’m ashamed:’ UN humanitarian chief on crisis in Haiti  Miami Herald

Blackwater founder Erik Prince to send hundreds of fighters to strife-torn Haiti - The GuardianBlackwater founder Erik Prince to send hundreds of fighters to strife-torn Haiti  The Guardian

Irish missionary among the eight released after Haiti orphanage kidnapping - Al JazeeraIrish missionary among the eight released after Haiti orphanage kidnapping  Al Jazeera

The first successful slave revolt: The Haitian Revolution - Revolutionary Communist PartyThe first successful slave revolt: The Haitian Revolution  Revolutionary Communist Party

Official says gangs killed dozens in small fishing village in Haiti’s latest massacre - AP NewsOfficial says gangs killed dozens in small fishing village in Haiti’s latest massacre  AP News

UN says bid to help address turmoil in Haiti less than 10 percent funded - Al JazeeraUN says bid to help address turmoil in Haiti less than 10 percent funded  Al Jazeera

United Nations says children make up 50 percent of gang members in Haiti - Al JazeeraUnited Nations says children make up 50 percent of gang members in Haiti  Al Jazeera

Deadly Escalation: Haiti's Fishing Village Attack Highlights Spiraling Gang Violence - DevdiscourseDeadly Escalation: Haiti's Fishing Village Attack Highlights Spiraling Gang Violence  Devdiscourse

UN Secretary-General condemns brutal attack in Haiti - Mid-dayUN Secretary-General condemns brutal attack in Haiti  Mid-day

Humanitarian day: Despatches from Haiti and the Democratic Republic of the Congo - UN World Food ProgrammeHumanitarian day: Despatches from Haiti and the Democratic Republic of the Congo  UN World Food Programme

‘The people of Haiti are in a perfect storm of suffering,’ warns UN chief - UN News‘The people of Haiti are in a perfect storm of suffering,’ warns UN chief  UN News

The “Mississippi Bubble” and the complex history of Haiti - MIT NewsThe “Mississippi Bubble” and the complex history of Haiti  MIT News

Restoring security in Haiti remains our priority - France ONURestoring security in Haiti remains our priority  France ONU

UN chief condemns massacre in Haiti after gangs killed dozens in fishing village - Miami HeraldUN chief condemns massacre in Haiti after gangs killed dozens in fishing village  Miami Herald

U.S. calls on UN to approve ‘Gang Suppression Force’ for Haiti - Miami HeraldU.S. calls on UN to approve ‘Gang Suppression Force’ for Haiti  Miami Herald

Massacre in Haiti: Gangs Threaten Villages Amid Escalating Violence - DevdiscourseMassacre in Haiti: Gangs Threaten Villages Amid Escalating Violence  Devdiscourse

Gena Heraty: Irish missionary freed after Haiti kidnapping - BBCGena Heraty: Irish missionary freed after Haiti kidnapping  BBC

Daily Briefing: Dialogue or discord? - USA TodayDaily Briefing: Dialogue or discord?  USA Today

Haiti: More than 1,500 killed between April and June - UN NewsHaiti: More than 1,500 killed between April and June  UN News

Haitians in limbo over Trump effort to end legal status in U.S. for many - USA TodayHaitians in limbo over Trump effort to end legal status in U.S. for many  USA Today

Haiti: Violence and displacement driving humanitarian crisis as funding needs go unmet - UN NewsHaiti: Violence and displacement driving humanitarian crisis as funding needs go unmet  UN News

Haiti judge blocks Trump administration's move to end Haitian migrants' protections - USA TodayHaiti judge blocks Trump administration's move to end Haitian migrants' protections  USA Today

‘An unending horror story’: Gangs and human rights abuses expand in Haiti - UN News‘An unending horror story’: Gangs and human rights abuses expand in Haiti  UN News

Today in history: President Clinton warns Haiti military action is imminent - The Haitian TimesToday in history: President Clinton warns Haiti military action is imminent  The Haitian Times

Today's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Haiti, Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, Burkina Faso - OCHAToday's top news: Occupied Palestinian Territory, Haiti, Sudan, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Nigeria, Burkina Faso  OCHA

Expanding fight against Haitian gangs gets key backing from Latin, Caribbean nations - Miami HeraldExpanding fight against Haitian gangs gets key backing from Latin, Caribbean nations  Miami Herald

Haiti names new head of transitional council ahead of scheduled elections - Al JazeeraHaiti names new head of transitional council ahead of scheduled elections  Al Jazeera

U.N. condemns reported massacre in Haiti that left more than 40 dead - NewswavU.N. condemns reported massacre in Haiti that left more than 40 dead  Newswav

Opinion | A new U.S. plan offers hope for Haiti - The Washington PostOpinion | A new U.S. plan offers hope for Haiti  The Washington Post

At least one million children facing emergency levels of food insecurity in Haiti - UnicefAt least one million children facing emergency levels of food insecurity in Haiti  Unicef

‘The Wild West’: Desperation is rampant in Haiti as gangs, vigilantes spread - UN News‘The Wild West’: Desperation is rampant in Haiti as gangs, vigilantes spread  UN News

World News in Brief: Violence in Haiti, rising insecurity in DR Congo, expert panel on nuclear war - UN NewsWorld News in Brief: Violence in Haiti, rising insecurity in DR Congo, expert panel on nuclear war  UN News

UNICEF Haiti | 2024 annual report - UnicefUNICEF Haiti | 2024 annual report  Unicef

Haiti on the brink: Gangs fill power vacuum as current solutions fail a nation in crisis - The ConversationHaiti on the brink: Gangs fill power vacuum as current solutions fail a nation in crisis  The Conversation

Blackwater founder Erik Prince to send forces to Haiti to fight gangs - Al JazeeraBlackwater founder Erik Prince to send forces to Haiti to fight gangs  Al Jazeera

Holy See ‘supports efforts to restore peace in Haiti’ - Vatican NewsHoly See ‘supports efforts to restore peace in Haiti’  Vatican News

Haitians in ‘despair’ following abrupt suspension of US humanitarian support - UN NewsHaitians in ‘despair’ following abrupt suspension of US humanitarian support  UN News

Haiti: UN Human Rights Chief alarmed by widening violence as gangs expand reach - Ohchr.orgHaiti: UN Human Rights Chief alarmed by widening violence as gangs expand reach  Ohchr.org

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

Irish missionary among nine kidnapped from Haiti orphanage - BBCIrish missionary among nine kidnapped from Haiti orphanage  BBC

Drone Explosion in Haiti Kills 2 SWAT Members and Injures 6 Others - The New York TimesDrone Explosion in Haiti Kills 2 SWAT Members and Injures 6 Others  The New York Times

Haiti On the Edge of Collapse - Human Rights WatchHaiti On the Edge of Collapse  Human Rights Watch

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

Spreading gang violence poses major risk to Haiti and Caribbean sub-region - Ohchr.orgSpreading gang violence poses major risk to Haiti and Caribbean sub-region  Ohchr.org

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

US announces criminal charges against Haitian gang leader Barbecue - BBCUS announces criminal charges against Haitian gang leader Barbecue  BBC

Haiti Massacre in Labodrie of Over 40 People by Gang Members - Modern Tokyo TimesHaiti Massacre in Labodrie of Over 40 People by Gang Members  Modern Tokyo Times

Peace requires transformation: the fight against corruption in Haiti - United Nations Office on Drugs and CrimePeace requires transformation: the fight against corruption in Haiti  United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime

Ireland calls on Haiti to secure release of group kidnapped from local orphanage - The GuardianIreland calls on Haiti to secure release of group kidnapped from local orphanage  The Guardian

OAS Secretary General Presents Roadmap for Stability and Peace in Haiti - Organization of American StatesOAS Secretary General Presents Roadmap for Stability and Peace in Haiti  Organization of American States

Haiti: Immediate action is needed to address the human rights crisis - Ohchr.orgHaiti: Immediate action is needed to address the human rights crisis  Ohchr.org

How destruction of Hotel Oloffson is symbol of Haiti’s gang crisis - The GuardianHow destruction of Hotel Oloffson is symbol of Haiti’s gang crisis  The Guardian

Restoring dignity: A global call to end the violence in Haiti - Ohchr.orgRestoring dignity: A global call to end the violence in Haiti  Ohchr.org

Haiti violence: Who be Jimmy 'Barbecue' Chérizier, former policeman wey turn gang kingpin? - BBCHaiti violence: Who be Jimmy 'Barbecue' Chérizier, former policeman wey turn gang kingpin?  BBC

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)

HC Türk: "The illicit flow of arms into Haiti must stop" - Ohchr.orgHC Türk: "The illicit flow of arms into Haiti must stop"  Ohchr.org

Nine missing, including child and Irish missionary, after mass kidnapping at Haiti orphanage - The GuardianNine missing, including child and Irish missionary, after mass kidnapping at Haiti orphanage  The Guardian

Haiti on the Brink: WFP Scales up as Violence Fuels Displacement and Hunger - World Food Program USAHaiti on the Brink: WFP Scales up as Violence Fuels Displacement and Hunger  World Food Program USA

Security Council renews UN’s Haiti mission amid spiralling crises - UN NewsSecurity Council renews UN’s Haiti mission amid spiralling crises  UN News

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

Haitian and Belgian journalists win Franceinfo’s 2025 Golden Visa for Haiti reporting - The Haitian TimesHaitian and Belgian journalists win Franceinfo’s 2025 Golden Visa for Haiti reporting  The Haitian Times

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

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

Haiti businessman takes over presidency as gangs threaten transition - ReutersHaiti businessman takes over presidency as gangs threaten transition  Reuters

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

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

Adventist Pastor Miraculously Released By Captors in Haiti - Adventist TodayAdventist Pastor Miraculously Released By Captors in Haiti  Adventist Today

Haiti - Catholic Relief Services | CRSHaiti  Catholic Relief Services | CRS

World News in Brief: Violence in Somalia, cholera in Haiti, tax support for sustainable development - UN NewsWorld News in Brief: Violence in Somalia, cholera in Haiti, tax support for sustainable development  UN News

Haiti Security - The Herald JournalHaiti Security  The Herald Journal

Connecting Haiti for Increased Access to Social and Economic Services - World BankConnecting Haiti for Increased Access to Social and Economic Services  World Bank

World News in Brief: Relief supplies for Myanmar, invest in Haiti, child migrant deaths in Italy - UN NewsWorld News in Brief: Relief supplies for Myanmar, invest in Haiti, child migrant deaths in Italy  UN News

Gena Heraty: Family 'devastated' after woman kidnapped in Haiti - BBCGena Heraty: Family 'devastated' after woman kidnapped in Haiti  BBC

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