A gang coalition, Viv Ansanm, has intensified its attacks on the Solino neighborhood in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, aiming to seize control. The violence has resulted in the displacement of over 10,000 residents within a week. The national police union has indicated that the area is nearly under gang control, while the U.N.'s International Organization for Migration has reported on the humanitarian impact.

Multiple gangs have launched attacks in several neighborhoods of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, resulting in at least one death and causing residents to flee. The violence has led to concerns about losing control of the city to gang violence. The attacks follow a recent operation by Haitian and Kenyan police, backed by the U.N., which resulted in the deaths of at least 20 suspected gang members. The situation has prompted the relocation of the swearing-in ceremony for Haiti's provisional electoral council to a safer location.

Christians in Jerusalem's Old City joined the Good Friday procession, with reduced attendance due to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Israeli police established barricades along the Way of the Cross, where Jesus is believed to have walked to his crucifixion. Concurrently, the third Friday of Ramadan brought worshippers to Al-Aqsa mosque, which has remained peaceful under strict Israeli security despite the conflict.

Since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021, Haiti has experienced a severe breakdown in security and political systems, with gangs controlling 80% of the capital and no elected leaders in place. International partners are working with Haitian groups to form a transitional government, but consensus is slow. The article compares Haiti's situation to Somalia, emphasizing that security gains are fleeting without effective governance. Foreign aid is deemed necessary, but Haiti's history of foreign intervention complicates the situation. CARICOM has proposed a Transitional Presidential Council to appoint a new interim prime minister and organize elections, but the success of this plan hinges on restoring security and providing essential services.

A U.S.-sponsored music program provides a rare source of enjoyment for children in Haiti's capital, where they play instruments like drums, bass guitar, and piano to escape the daily violence and poverty.

Children in Haiti's capital are engaging in music through a U.S.-sponsored program, playing instruments like drums, bass guitar, and piano to escape the daily violence and poverty. This initiative provides a rare source of enjoyment and relief in their challenging environment.