Local media reported that Boyard was seized Thursday in Bourdon, one of the few areas in Port-au-Prince that is considered relatively safe. An estimated 70% of the capital is controlled by a powerful gang coalition known as Viv Ansanm, which the US designated as a foreign terrorist organization in May last year.
By Samuel OtienoSpeaking on the sidelines of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) summit on Wednesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio welcomed additional commitments to the Kenya-led mission in Haiti, with countries such as Canada and Japan expected to contribute.
By Samuel OtienoThe transfer of power between the nine-member council, created in April 2024, and 54-year-old businessman Fils-Aimé took place under tight security, given Haiti’s unstable political climate.
By Samuel OtienoGSF Commander Godfrey Otunge welcomed the new officers, noting their deployment comes at a crucial period and will help reinforce and accelerate progress made in countering gang activities. Boinett added that the incoming personnel had undergone intensive training and are dedicated to respecting international human rights standards and adhering to strict operational conduct.
By Rose AchiengThe coordinated, intelligence-led mission brought together specialized units from the Haitian National Police (PNH), the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), and the Armed Forces of Haiti (FAd’H), marking one of the most extensive security operations undertaken this year.
By Bradley Bosire