The gangs control 80 percent of the Caribbean country's main roads and are accused of numerous murders, rapes, looting and kidnapping for ransom.

Prime Minister Garry Conille's relationship with the presidential council tasked with paving the way toward elections has been described as "strained"

They are set to join the 400 officers already in the besieged Caribbean country

The deployment comes after the East African nation sent some 400 officers to the violence-ravaged Haitian capital Port-au-Prince in June, part of a controversial offer to send some 1,000 police to help stabilise the country.

Authorities highlighted that forces took back the country's main hospital, but a report by the Washington Post shows that residents expect swifter action

The criminal organizations had seized control of the area to use it as an escape route

Top U.S. State Department officials recognized the steps taken toward restoring security but highlighted the need for progress in the electoral front

The plotters failed to secure the support, according to The Miami Herald, but the plot was ultimately successful

The government is set to release $100 million for a recently-arrived international force over Republicans' objections, but Garry Conille says more is needed

Despite what he called an "extremely complicated" situation in the gang-plagued Caribbean nation, the leader of Haiti's transitional government pledged on Tuesday to offer "transparency" to his countrymen as he takes on the challenge of restoring order.

Displaced children account for more than half of the 600,000 people who have been forced to flee their homes due to violence, according to UNICEF, particularly in the capital Port-au-Prince, much of which is controlled by gangs.

The measure resulted in a 40% reduction in illegal border crossings.

About 300,000 people could benefit from an extension and redesignation of Temporary Protected Status for 18 months

The Florida Immigrant Coalition (FLIC), an organization advocating for immigrant rights, called for humane treatment of the 118 migrants

A member of the country's transitional council said that as the force grows it will become more "dynamic"

Germine Joly, known as "Yonyon," was the leader of a 400-strong gang called Mawozo

The parole program was created in October of 2022 for Venezuelans, but it was extended in January of 2023 to include Haitians, Cubans and Nicaraguans.

The first contingent of armed security forces arrived on Tuesday

A new prime minister and cabinet have since taken office, but their task of restoring order in the nation of 10 million is monumental.

At least 11 people were killed and over a dozen homes were set on fire after a clash between gangs and locals in Lagon and Grand Plaine

Rameau Normil was appointed director-general of the troubled Caribbean nation's police force on Wednesday, replacing Frantz Elbe.

A 2,500-strong force is expected to finally land in the country at the end of the month

According to The Associated Press, the arrival is now expected by late June

Germine Joly, known as "Yonyon," has pleaded guilty of the charges earlier this year

Frantz Elbé had been facing criticism for months. He will be replaced by a former police chief

A local outlet detailed the stories of some who ended up in such situations

The Coast Guard announced it returned almost 200 Haitians to their country after blocking their arrival to the U.S.

Garry Conille said his government will have 14 ministers, compared to 18 initially envisioned

A new report shows food insecurity is worsening in the ravaged Caribbean country

Garry Conille said he felt ready to continue leading the country