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US bracing for huge national security threat as gang-riddled Haiti heading for collapse | US | News

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The US is on the brink of a major national security threat as violence rages on in Haiti, displacing 15,000 people in just one week. In 2023, roughly 70,000 Haitians fled to the US, and leaders are concerned this could only get worse as gangs tighten their grip on the country. Haitian gangs have so … Read more

Ottawa sets $80.5M for Kenya-led multinational security mission in Haiti – National

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Ottawa is putting $80.5 million toward a mission to improve security conditions in Haiti, where rampant gang violence has caused an ongoing crisis, Global Affairs Canada said Thursday. The money will go towards a multinational security mission led by Kenya to support efforts by the Haitian National Police, the department said. It’s expected to support … Read more