Haiti

Country Haiti
Capital Port-au-Prince
Continent North America(Central America)
Currency Gourde(HTG)
Languages French & Haitian Creole

Port-au-Prince

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Introduction

The native Taino Amerindians - who inhabited the island of Hispaniola when it was discovered by COLUMBUS in 1492 - were virtually annihilated by Spanish settlers within 25 years. In the early 17th century, the French established a presence on Hispaniola. In 1697, Spain ceded to the French the western third of the island, which later became Haiti. The French colony, based on forestry and sugar-related industries, became one of the wealthiest in the Caribbean but only through the heavy importation of African slaves and considerable environmental degradation. In the late 18th century, Haiti's nearly half million slaves revolted under Toussaint L'OUVERTURE. After a prolonged struggle, Haiti became the first black republic to declare independence in 1804. The poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, Haiti has been plagued by political violence for most of its history. After an armed rebellion led to the forced resignation and exile of President Jean-Bertrand ARISTIDE in February 2004, an interim government took office to organize new elections under the auspices of the United Nations Stabilization Mission in Haiti (MINUSTAH). Continued violence and technical delays prompted repeated postponements, but Haiti finally did inaugurate a democratically elected president and parliament in May of 2006. A massive magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck Haiti in January 2010 with an epicenter about 15 km southwest of the capital, Port-au-Prince. An estimated 2 million people live within the zone of heavy to moderate structural damage. The earthquake is assessed as the worst in this region over the last 200 years and massive international assistance will be required to help the country recover.

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Haiti - Wikipedia
Haiti - CIA World Fact Book
Haiti - BBC
Haiti - National Geographic
Haiti - Timeline - BBC

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Number of displaced children in Haiti almost doubles in one year - UnicefNumber of displaced children in Haiti almost doubles in one year  Unicef

Death from above: Drones take aim at gangs in Haiti - Al JazeeraDeath from above: Drones take aim at gangs in Haiti  Al Jazeera

Haiti: ‘Unprecedented’ number of children on the run - UN NewsHaiti: ‘Unprecedented’ number of children on the run  UN News

Child alert: Haiti’s children confront a polycrisis - UnicefChild alert: Haiti’s children confront a polycrisis  Unicef

UNICEF / HAITI DISPLACED CHILDREN - UN MediaUNICEF / HAITI DISPLACED CHILDREN  UN Media

U.S. Pulls Plug on Haiti’s Last Big Industry - The Wall Street JournalU.S. Pulls Plug on Haiti’s Last Big Industry  The Wall Street Journal

UN approves larger force to combat Haiti gang violence - BBCUN approves larger force to combat Haiti gang violence  BBC

UN security council approves new military force to fight Haiti gangs - The GuardianUN security council approves new military force to fight Haiti gangs  The Guardian

UN Security Council approves bigger force in Haiti to tackle gangs - ReutersUN Security Council approves bigger force in Haiti to tackle gangs  Reuters

U.N. approves militarized force to take on Haiti’s gangs - The Washington PostU.N. approves militarized force to take on Haiti’s gangs  The Washington Post

Haiti moves closer to the World Cup after its first win in the final round of qualifying - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosHaiti moves closer to the World Cup after its first win in the final round of qualifying  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

2010 Haiti earthquake - Britannica2010 Haiti earthquake  Britannica

The UN delivers a win for Haiti. Now Haiti needs a government - Chatham HouseThe UN delivers a win for Haiti. Now Haiti needs a government  Chatham House

Gang violence erupts as Haitian cabinet meets in Port-au-Prince - France 24Gang violence erupts as Haitian cabinet meets in Port-au-Prince  France 24

Japan-Haiti Summit Meeting - Prime Minister's Office of JapanJapan-Haiti Summit Meeting  Prime Minister's Office of Japan

Number of Children Fleeing Violence in Haiti Soars - The New York TimesNumber of Children Fleeing Violence in Haiti Soars  The New York Times

Haiti beat Nicaragua in World Cup qualifier to go top of group - Yahoo SportsHaiti beat Nicaragua in World Cup qualifier to go top of group  Yahoo Sports

Paramilitarism and the Assault on Democracy in Haiti - Monthly ReviewParamilitarism and the Assault on Democracy in Haiti  Monthly Review

Goals and Highlights Nicaragua 0-3 Haiti in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers - VAVEL.comGoals and Highlights Nicaragua 0-3 Haiti in 2026 World Cup Qualifiers  VAVEL.com

How to Watch Nicaragua vs. Haiti: Live Stream, World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, TV Channel - NewsweekHow to Watch Nicaragua vs. Haiti: Live Stream, World Cup 2026 Qualifiers, TV Channel  Newsweek

Haiti: at least eight children among 13 killed in drone attack on birthday party - The GuardianHaiti: at least eight children among 13 killed in drone attack on birthday party  The Guardian

Deadly Haiti drone attack kills eight children in capital Port-au-Prince - Al JazeeraDeadly Haiti drone attack kills eight children in capital Port-au-Prince  Al Jazeera

Haiti’s security crisis ‘is like the Sword of Damocles above us’: Foreign Minister - UN NewsHaiti’s security crisis ‘is like the Sword of Damocles above us’: Foreign Minister  UN News

Fighting back against the gangs: What is Haiti’s new UN-backed force? - UN NewsFighting back against the gangs: What is Haiti’s new UN-backed force?  UN News

Number of displaced children in Haiti nearly doubles in 2025: UNICEF - Anadolu AjansiNumber of displaced children in Haiti nearly doubles in 2025: UNICEF  Anadolu Ajansi

US funding for Haiti mission in doubt if UN resolution rejected, official says - ReutersUS funding for Haiti mission in doubt if UN resolution rejected, official says  Reuters

Nicaragua and Haiti out for first win in the Final Round - ConcacafNicaragua and Haiti out for first win in the Final Round  Concacaf

PM Ishiba: Japan plans to help stabilize security in Haiti - nhk.or.jpPM Ishiba: Japan plans to help stabilize security in Haiti  nhk.or.jp

Haiti declares three-month state of emergency as gang violence spikes - Al JazeeraHaiti declares three-month state of emergency as gang violence spikes  Al Jazeera

Haiti demands a new international force and reparations from France - UN NewsHaiti demands a new international force and reparations from France  UN News

World News in Brief: Call for new Haiti force, Ukraine and Sudan war updates, ‘disturbing’ sentence for China blogger - UN NewsWorld News in Brief: Call for new Haiti force, Ukraine and Sudan war updates, ‘disturbing’ sentence for China blogger  UN News

Advancing U.S. Foreign Policy Priorities in Haiti: Deliverables and Next Steps - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Advancing U.S. Foreign Policy Priorities in Haiti: Deliverables and Next Steps  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Japan-Haiti Summit Meeting (Summary) (Diplomatic Relations) - Prime Minister's Office of JapanJapan-Haiti Summit Meeting (Summary) (Diplomatic Relations)  Prime Minister's Office of Japan

Edwidge Danticat on Haiti and Trump, Past and Present - Literary HubEdwidge Danticat on Haiti and Trump, Past and Present  Literary Hub

Ride for Haiti Stops at Norwich Cathedral: Bishop Reidy and Students Cheer Cyclists - Diocese of Norwich (CT)Ride for Haiti Stops at Norwich Cathedral: Bishop Reidy and Students Cheer Cyclists  Diocese of Norwich (CT)

U.N. report details horrible conditions, malnutrition affecting Haiti's children - WLRNU.N. report details horrible conditions, malnutrition affecting Haiti's children  WLRN

Why was the Nicaragua vs. Haiti game suspended at the CONCACAF 2026 World Cup qualifiers? - World Soccer TalkWhy was the Nicaragua vs. Haiti game suspended at the CONCACAF 2026 World Cup qualifiers?  World Soccer Talk

UN’s Guterres condemns gang attack in Haiti that killed at least 40 - UN NewsUN’s Guterres condemns gang attack in Haiti that killed at least 40  UN News

Haiti children displaced by violence nearly double in a year, UNICEF says - ReutersHaiti children displaced by violence nearly double in a year, UNICEF says  Reuters

Crisis Deepens for Haiti's Children - unicef usaCrisis Deepens for Haiti's Children  unicef usa

'Daily struggle for survival' for Haiti children, U.N. report says - The Japan Times'Daily struggle for survival' for Haiti children, U.N. report says  The Japan Times

Where to watch Haiti today? Live soccer streams and TV channels for upcoming games - Goal.comWhere to watch Haiti today? Live soccer streams and TV channels for upcoming games  Goal.com

Hail of gunfire interrupts key meeting of Haiti's leaders trying to fend off gangs - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosHail of gunfire interrupts key meeting of Haiti's leaders trying to fend off gangs  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

First Person: ‘Tomorrow is too late’ to scale up humanitarian aid in Haiti - UN NewsFirst Person: ‘Tomorrow is too late’ to scale up humanitarian aid in Haiti  UN News

'Daily Struggle For Survival' For Haiti Children, UN Report Says - Barron's'Daily Struggle For Survival' For Haiti Children, UN Report Says  Barron's

Haiti’s fight against rabies: Protecting communities and saving lives - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)Haiti’s fight against rabies: Protecting communities and saving lives  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Sharing the Burden of Securing Haiti - Stimson CenterSharing the Burden of Securing Haiti  Stimson Center

Gunfire erupts as Haitian leaders hold rare meeting at national palace - Yahoo News SingaporeGunfire erupts as Haitian leaders hold rare meeting at national palace  Yahoo News Singapore

Changes to Celebrity Cruises: Labadee, Haiti Canceled, with Grand Cayman and Cozumel Added - Travel And Tour WorldChanges to Celebrity Cruises: Labadee, Haiti Canceled, with Grand Cayman and Cozumel Added  Travel And Tour World

Haitian journalist stranded in Cuba pleads for help from prime minister as health deteriorates - LatAm Journalism ReviewHaitian journalist stranded in Cuba pleads for help from prime minister as health deteriorates  LatAm Journalism Review

U.S. Remarks: Call for Coordinated UN Action in Support of Haiti - U.S. Mission to the Organization of American States (.gov)U.S. Remarks: Call for Coordinated UN Action in Support of Haiti  U.S. Mission to the Organization of American States (.gov)

Drone Strike in Haiti Kills 8 Children at a Birthday Party - The New York TimesDrone Strike in Haiti Kills 8 Children at a Birthday Party  The New York Times

World News in Brief: Afghanistan quake latest, sexual violence in Haiti, WHO medicines update, deadly floods in Pakistan - UN NewsWorld News in Brief: Afghanistan quake latest, sexual violence in Haiti, WHO medicines update, deadly floods in Pakistan  UN News

Haiti launches $20M literacy program for 1.5M adults - The Haitian TimesHaiti launches $20M literacy program for 1.5M adults  The Haitian Times

The world has the tools to end Haiti’s crisis – it’s time to use them - UN NewsThe world has the tools to end Haiti’s crisis – it’s time to use them  UN News

How to Watch Nicaragua vs. Haiti: Stream FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifying Live, TV Channel - FuboHow to Watch Nicaragua vs. Haiti: Stream FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifying Live, TV Channel  Fubo

Where to watch Nicaragua vs Haiti live in the USA: CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers - BolavipWhere to watch Nicaragua vs Haiti live in the USA: CONCACAF World Cup Qualifiers  Bolavip

United Nations says children make up 50 percent of gang members in Haiti - Al JazeeraUnited Nations says children make up 50 percent of gang members in Haiti  Al Jazeera

Designation of Two Former Haitian Public Officials for Involvement in Significant Corruption - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Designation of Two Former Haitian Public Officials for Involvement in Significant Corruption  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

‘They grabbed us like dogs’: deportation quotas tear Haitian migrants’ lives apart - The Guardian‘They grabbed us like dogs’: deportation quotas tear Haitian migrants’ lives apart  The Guardian

Haiti: More than 1,500 killed between April and June - UN NewsHaiti: More than 1,500 killed between April and June  UN News

Haiti’s violence is so extreme, it’s difficult to face up to it. But we must. - Index on CensorshipHaiti’s violence is so extreme, it’s difficult to face up to it. But we must.  Index on Censorship

UN condemns reported Haitian village massacre by armed gangs - The GuardianUN condemns reported Haitian village massacre by armed gangs  The Guardian

Caricom supports gang suppression force in Haiti - Prensa Latina - Latin American News AgencyCaricom supports gang suppression force in Haiti  Prensa Latina - Latin American News Agency

3 Plus Your Community- Hope for Haiti Walk-a-thon - Local 3 News3 Plus Your Community- Hope for Haiti Walk-a-thon  Local 3 News

UN says bid to help address turmoil in Haiti less than 10 percent funded - Al JazeeraUN says bid to help address turmoil in Haiti less than 10 percent funded  Al Jazeera

Blackwater founder Erik Prince to send hundreds of fighters to strife-torn Haiti - The GuardianBlackwater founder Erik Prince to send hundreds of fighters to strife-torn Haiti  The Guardian

Humanitarian day: Despatches from Haiti and the Democratic Republic of the Congo - UN World Food ProgrammeHumanitarian day: Despatches from Haiti and the Democratic Republic of the Congo  UN World Food Programme

World Cup 2026 Qualifying: Haiti jumps into lead - Soccer AmericaWorld Cup 2026 Qualifying: Haiti jumps into lead  Soccer America

Hail of gunfire interrupts key meeting of Haiti's leaders trying to fend off gangs - The IndependentHail of gunfire interrupts key meeting of Haiti's leaders trying to fend off gangs  The Independent

World News in Brief: Violence in Haiti, rising insecurity in DR Congo, expert panel on nuclear war - UN NewsWorld News in Brief: Violence in Haiti, rising insecurity in DR Congo, expert panel on nuclear war  UN News

The Take: Inside the Haitian hospital on the front line of war - Al JazeeraThe Take: Inside the Haitian hospital on the front line of war  Al Jazeera

U.S.-Kenya High-Level Meeting on the Need to Adopt the Gang Suppression Force in Haiti - U.S. Department of State (.gov)U.S.-Kenya High-Level Meeting on the Need to Adopt the Gang Suppression Force in Haiti  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Until Haiti tackles systemic corruption and bad governance, its people will remain impoverished - The ConversationUntil Haiti tackles systemic corruption and bad governance, its people will remain impoverished  The Conversation

Haiti: UN Human Rights Chief alarmed by widening violence as gangs expand reach - ohchrHaiti: UN Human Rights Chief alarmed by widening violence as gangs expand reach  ohchr

‘The people of Haiti are in a perfect storm of suffering,’ warns UN chief - UN News‘The people of Haiti are in a perfect storm of suffering,’ warns UN chief  UN News

Media Factsheet Haiti: Impact of ongoing violence on women and girls - UN WomenMedia Factsheet Haiti: Impact of ongoing violence on women and girls  UN Women

UNICEF: Displacement of 680,000 Children Fleeing Gang Violence in Haiti - ????? ??? ????UNICEF: Displacement of 680,000 Children Fleeing Gang Violence in Haiti  ????? ??? ????

Haiti: Violence and displacement driving humanitarian crisis as funding needs go unmet - UN NewsHaiti: Violence and displacement driving humanitarian crisis as funding needs go unmet  UN News

Vero Beach family told to wait as adopted children survive gang violence in Haiti - Treasure Coast NewsVero Beach family told to wait as adopted children survive gang violence in Haiti  Treasure Coast News

The Trump Administration Wants to Establish a UN Support Office in Haiti—Now What? - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesThe Trump Administration Wants to Establish a UN Support Office in Haiti—Now What?  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

The Day That Changed My Life in Haiti - International Organization for MigrationThe Day That Changed My Life in Haiti  International Organization for Migration

PAHO sends critical medicines and health emergency supplies to Haiti amid ongoing humanitarian crisis - Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)PAHO sends critical medicines and health emergency supplies to Haiti amid ongoing humanitarian crisis  Pan American Health Organization (PAHO)

Haiti on the brink: Gangs fill power vacuum as current solutions fail a nation in crisis - The ConversationHaiti on the brink: Gangs fill power vacuum as current solutions fail a nation in crisis  The Conversation

Haiti Sees Record Displacement as 1.3 Million Flee Violence - International Organization for MigrationHaiti Sees Record Displacement as 1.3 Million Flee Violence  International Organization for Migration

Blackwater founder Erik Prince to send forces to Haiti to fight gangs - Al JazeeraBlackwater founder Erik Prince to send forces to Haiti to fight gangs  Al Jazeera

‘An unending horror story’: Gangs and human rights abuses expand in Haiti - UN News‘An unending horror story’: Gangs and human rights abuses expand in Haiti  UN News

Over half a million children have been displaced in Haiti this year due to violence - The IndependentOver half a million children have been displaced in Haiti this year due to violence  The Independent

Haitian gang attacks town, kills teacher, kidnaps residents and burns buildings - AP NewsHaitian gang attacks town, kills teacher, kidnaps residents and burns buildings  AP News

HC Türk: "The illicit flow of arms into Haiti must stop" - ohchrHC Türk: "The illicit flow of arms into Haiti must stop"  ohchr

Restoring dignity: A global call to end the violence in Haiti - ohchrRestoring dignity: A global call to end the violence in Haiti  ohchr

Spreading gang violence poses major risk to Haiti and Caribbean sub-region - ohchrSpreading gang violence poses major risk to Haiti and Caribbean sub-region  ohchr

Haiti On the Edge of Collapse - Human Rights WatchHaiti On the Edge of Collapse  Human Rights Watch

What is missing from a plan to tackle Haiti’s gangs - The EconomistWhat is missing from a plan to tackle Haiti’s gangs  The Economist

Education under attack in Haiti - UnicefEducation under attack in Haiti  Unicef

UNICEF warns that number of children in Haiti displaced by violence has nearly doubled - The IndependentUNICEF warns that number of children in Haiti displaced by violence has nearly doubled  The Independent

Haitians in ‘despair’ following abrupt suspension of US humanitarian support - UN NewsHaitians in ‘despair’ following abrupt suspension of US humanitarian support  UN News

Haiti - 2026 World Cup Qualification : D-Day, Haiti vs Nicaragua - HaitiLibre.comHaiti - 2026 World Cup Qualification : D-Day, Haiti vs Nicaragua  HaitiLibre.com

Haiti: MSF withdraws from two medical facilities in Port-au-Prince as widespread violence intensifies - MSFHaiti: MSF withdraws from two medical facilities in Port-au-Prince as widespread violence intensifies  MSF

Haiti: Renewed clashes fuel a humanitarian crisis that has no end in sight - ICRCHaiti: Renewed clashes fuel a humanitarian crisis that has no end in sight  ICRC