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Haiti to replace prime minister as security crisis mounts

Haiti to replace prime minister as security crisis mounts

Promised international support still lags and nearby nations have deported Haitian migrants back to the country.
Mon Nov 11 2024
UN says Haiti conflict has 'worsened' as gangs push fresh attacks

UN says Haiti conflict has 'worsened' as gangs push fresh attacks

The spread of violence from land and sea, is spreading terror and fear, overwhelming the national security apparatus, UN says.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Haiti gangs are recruiting more child soldiers, human rights report says

Haiti gangs are recruiting more child soldiers, human rights report says

Near-famine conditions push boys to pick up guns while girls are sexually abused and forced into domestic work.
Sat Oct 12 2024
Camping in schools, hungry Haiti families ask: when will normality return?

Camping in schools, hungry Haiti families ask: when will normality return?

Some five million people in Haiti, nearly half its population, are struggling to feed themselves due to the conflict.
Sat Jul 06 2024
As new Haiti leadership takes power, gangs demand a seat at the table

As new Haiti leadership takes power, gangs demand a seat at the table

Some of Haiti's most powerful gang leaders are threatening more violence if they are not allowed political sway.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Haiti transitional government takes power as gangs hold capital 'hostage'

Haiti transitional government takes power as gangs hold capital 'hostage'

Haiti's transition council took power in a ceremony, formalizing the resignation of former Prime Minster Ariel Henry.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Over 50,000 fled Haiti capital in three weeks, with politicians in deadlock

Over 50,000 fled Haiti capital in three weeks, with politicians in deadlock

Conflict between powerful armed gangs wreaked havoc for civilians, and a path out of the chaos yet to be established by politicians.
Wed Apr 03 2024
Haiti's top gang leader threatens politicians as fires break out in capital

Haiti's top gang leader threatens politicians as fires break out in capital

Heavily armed gangs have taken over much of the capital and rights groups reported widespread killings, kidnappings and sexual violence.
Fri Mar 15 2024
Nigerian army hunts for kidnapped students, parents seek answers

Nigerian army hunts for kidnapped students, parents seek answers

Criminal gangs kidnap school pupils seeking ransom payments, with authorities seemingly powerless to stop them.
Tue Mar 12 2024
'Barbeque' Cherizier: the gang leader seeking to topple Haiti's government

'Barbeque' Cherizier: the gang leader seeking to topple Haiti's government

Gang alliance leader Jimmy Cherizier brought together nine capital area gangs, calls to topple the unelected and largely absent government.
Tue Mar 05 2024
Film legend Martin Scorsese awarded Honorary Golden Bear at Berlinale

Film legend Martin Scorsese awarded Honorary Golden Bear at Berlinale

US director Martin Scorsese's works include films, such as Taxi Driver, Shutter Island and Gangs of New York.
Wed Feb 21 2024
Haiti's police force shrinks amid gang crisis - union

Haiti's police force shrinks amid gang crisis - union

Haiti's national police has lost nearly 3,300 officers in three years, according to data from the force's main trade union.
Tue Jan 23 2024
Ecuador president says country is at war with drug gangs

Ecuador president says country is at war with drug gangs

Daniel Noboa said his country was "at war" with drug gangs who are holding prison guards hostage.
Thu Jan 11 2024
Inquiry opens into Johannesburg fire that killed 77

Inquiry opens into Johannesburg fire that killed 77

A fire in Johannesburg killed 77 people, throwing a spotlight on gangs that seize abandoned buildings and illegally rent them out.
Thu Oct 26 2023
Haitian gangs run schools, clinics as government absent - UN report

Haitian gangs run schools, clinics as government absent - UN report

Gangs have consolidated, coalescing in the capital around the G9 and G-Pep alliances, while fighting escalates in key northern farmlands.
Fri Oct 20 2023
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024