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Gena Heraty, an Irish missionary and director at a Haitian orphanage, was released after nearly a month in captivity. The attack occurred amid escalating gang violence in Haiti, where gangs control most of Port-au-Prince. The UN is discussing a new force to combat violence.
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A drone attack in Haiti's Cité Soleil killed at least 13 people, including children, during a gang leader's birthday celebration. The Haitian police are accused of launching kamikaze drones, raising questions about accountability amid ongoing violence and the use of military-style tactics in gang control.
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The UN Security Council has authorized an expanded 5,550-strong gang suppression force in Haiti, replacing the current Kenyan-led mission. The new mandate aims to combat escalating gang violence, which controls 90% of Port-au-Prince, amid ongoing political instability and humanitarian crises. Deployment timelines remain uncertain as violence worsens.
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The UNHCR reports over four million displaced across Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, and neighboring countries, driven by insecurity, climate change, and resource scarcity. Humanitarian needs are urgent, with funding only a third of the required amount, and violence impacting women, children, and access to services.
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Over 5.7 million Haitians are experiencing severe food shortages, with violence and gang control disrupting aid and agriculture. The crisis is worsening, with projections of nearly six million facing hunger by mid-2026. The government is mobilising resources, but security issues hinder relief efforts.
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U.S. Marines returned fire during an attack in Haiti, where gangs control 90% of the capital. Violence has displaced over 1.3 million Haitians since 2021, amid ongoing efforts by the UN to deploy a gang suppression force. No Marines were injured.