Haiti: Gang Seizes Palace of Justice, Court Records Destroyed
In one of the most symbolically devastating acts of gang violence in Haiti’s recent history, a criminal network seized control
Security
Human Rights
Haiti: Sexual Violence Used as Weapon of War by Gangs in 2022
United Nations and human rights organizations documented an alarming escalation in the use of sexual violence by Haitian gang networks
Economy
Haiti: Diaspora Investment Conference Seeks to Attract Capital
A diaspora investment conference organized in 2022 attempted to harness the economic potential of Haiti’s large and successful diaspora community,
Politics
Haiti: Moïse Assassination Trial Proceeds in US Federal Court
Federal criminal proceedings in the United States against individuals accused of organizing and financing the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse
Security
Haiti: G9 Gang Leader Chérizier Expands Territory in Port-au-Prince
The G9 Family and Allies coalition led by Jimmy Chérizier continued its territorial expansion in Port-au-Prince through the first half
Diaspora
Haiti: Thousands Flee to Dominican Republic as Crisis Deepens
Tens of thousands of Haitians fled to the Dominican Republic in 2022 as conditions in Haiti continued to deteriorate, with
Security
Haiti: Gang Clashes in Cul-de-Sac Leave Dozens Dead
Major clashes between rival gang networks erupted in the Plain of the Cul-de-Sac area east of Port-au-Prince in April and
Society
Haiti: Catholic Church Renews Call for National Dialogue
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Haiti renewed its calls for national dialogue and political reconciliation during the 2022 Easter season,
Economy
Haiti: Economic Contraction Continues for Fifth Consecutive Year
International financial institutions confirmed in 2022 that Haiti’s economy had contracted for the fifth consecutive year, with GDP declining further
Security
Haiti: Haitian National Police Training Scaled Up With International Support
International partners increased their support for training and equipping the Haitian National Police in 2022, responding to the escalating gang