Erik Prince’s private security firm is now active in Haiti fighting gangs amid drone strikes and violence, spotlighting his controversial role.
Rebels briefly seized Uvira in eastern Congo in December, prompting a military response involving private security contractors linked to the US. The operation aimed to recapture the city, with US-backed forces supporting Congolese troops amid ongoing tensions over mineral-rich territories.
Tucker Carlson has called the US military strikes on Iran 'disgusting and evil,' criticizing the Biden administration's actions. Meanwhile, former allies like Marjorie Taylor Greene support Carlson and oppose the war, while Trump defends the operation amid mixed public opinion and casualties.
Human Rights Watch reports a surge in armed drone attacks in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, with at least 57 incidents since November 2025. The attacks, often targeting civilians, have resulted in numerous deaths, including children, raising concerns over unlawful killings and the use of explosive drones by security forces and private contractors.