Two jets from US airlines struck by gunfire over Haiti’s capital
Two jets from US-based airlines were struck by bullets on Monday while flying over Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince, forcing Haitian authorities to suspend all flights in and out of the capital amid escalating gang violence.
US asks Haiti’s Prime Minister to ‘move forward’ on political transition amid turmoil
The US has called for “urgent” movement toward a political transition in Haiti, as gangs run amok in the nation’s capital and opposition groups demand Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s resignation.
Gangs rule Haiti’s capital. Some say they’re ready to overthrow the government too
From above, Haiti’s capital city Port-au-Prince still looks serene, its white-washed homes climbing steep green hills that encircle a glittering bay. But to step onto its cracked streets requires a careful calculation of risk and reward.