Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime engaged in critical discussions with former Saint Lucia's Prime Minister Kenny Anthony during the 50th CARICOM summit in St Kitts and Nevis. The talks focused on Haiti's multifaceted crisis, including efforts to restore security, strengthen institutions, and organize long-delayed elections amidst widespread gang violence and humanitarian challenges.
Haitian Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime engaged in critical discussions with former Saint Lucia's Prime Minister Kenny Anthony during the 50th CARICOM summit in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Their talks focused on Haiti's multifaceted crisis, including security restoration, institutional strengthening, and the organization of elections amidst severe gang violence and political instability.
A federal court has temporarily blocked the Trump administration's attempt to revoke Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for approximately 330,000 Haitians. The ruling allows beneficiaries to maintain legal status and work authorization while litigation challenging the termination proceeds.
Students at Northwest Middle School in Indianapolis volunteered to pack 20,000 meals for children in Haiti. This effort, a collaboration with Kids Against Hunger and Mission of Hope, is part of the school's International Baccalaureate program and aims to address food insecurity and support education in the Caribbean nation.
Haiti faces a severe food crisis, with nearly half of its population, approximately 5.7 million people, experiencing acute food insecurity. Armed gang violence, controlling up to 90% of Port-au-Prince, disrupts markets and humanitarian aid, exacerbating an already dire situation driven by economic decline and natural disasters. Over 1.3 million people are internally displaced.
Violent internal clashes within Haiti's powerful Viv Ansanm gang coalition in Port-au-Prince have resulted in at least 49 deaths since Monday, December 8. Among the casualties are 10 children, a high-ranking gang member who was beheaded, and another prominent leader, Kempès Sanon, who was injured. The conflict reportedly stems from a dispute over kidnappings.
Canada has committed an additional $60 million to bolster security efforts in Haiti, with a focus on supporting a multinational mission and enhancing maritime patrols to combat arms and drug trafficking. The pledge, announced by Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand, comes as Haiti grapples with severe gang violence and political instability.
Haiti's Foreign Minister addressed the UN General Assembly on the nation's severe security crisis. Canada pledged $60 million for security efforts, with a significant portion contingent on UN approval for a proposed expanded multinational force aimed at gang suppression, as the international community seeks to stabilize the volatile Caribbean nation.
