Haitian president Jovenel Moïse was assassinated in 2021, triggering a violent power vacuum and deepening instability as gangs gained control of parts of Port-au-Prince and the country. Current coverage centers on the fallout, extraditions of alleged killers, and Haiti’s ongoing political crisis.
Haiti faces intensified gang violence as Kenscoff attacks escalate. Police have offered little detail on operations, while the UN notes a mounting civilian toll and the likely December elections proceed amid insecurity.
UNICEF confirms three children under 2, a 7-year-old and two teenagers have been released from a major Kenscoff abduction. Dozens remain captive as violence continues to fuel displacement, with authorities deploying a joint police-military force to secure stability.
Suspects in the 2021 assassination of Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse have been transported to Florida to stand trial in US federal court. US prosecutors say they will pursue accountability, with more indictments and convictions already secured in Miami; Haiti’s security collapse and gang dominance are highlighted in coverage.