The United States has condemned the massacre of nearly 200 people in Haiti by criminal gangs, calling the act horrific and urging international support to address the escalating violence.
The United States has strongly condemned a recent gang-led massacre in Haiti that left about 200 people dead, describing the event as "horrific" and "disheartening."
Speaking to reporters on Tuesday, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre expressed deep sorrow over the reports, emphasizing the senselessness of the killings. “We are horrified by the reporting that nearly 200 people in Haiti were needlessly massacred by self-serving criminal gang members,” she said.
The massacre occurred in the Cite Soleil area, targeting mostly elderly residents, according to Haiti's Prime Minister’s Office. Reports suggest the attack was ordered by a gang leader who believed his child had been harmed through witchcraft.
Jean-Pierre urged the international community to support Haiti by backing the Kenyan-led multinational security mission aimed at addressing the country’s escalating gang violence.
Haiti’s government continues to struggle with widespread gang control in and around the capital, with armed groups implicated in indiscriminate killings, mass kidnappings, sexual violence, and worsening food shortages. The massacre highlights the critical need for coordinated international intervention to address the growing crisis.
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Belgium’s two largest airports, Brussels Airport and Charleroi Airport, have confirmed that no departing passenger flights will operate on February 13 due to a nationwide strike. Cancellations are also possible on arriving flights. Impacted passengers will be notified by their airline.
U.S President Donald Trump says he's ordered Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, to stop production of the one-cent coin, also known as the 'penny'. Trump made his comment on his Truth Social media account.
One town in southern Peru was filled with tens of thousands of colorful dancers. They were taking part in the Virgen De La Candelaria Festival which was held in the city of Puno.
Apple is reportedly working on a version of AirPods Pro with integrated cameras, set to launch as early as 2027, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. While the cameras won’t be featured in the upcoming AirPods Pro 3, the new tech aims to enhance AI-driven features and spatial audio integration.
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