Since February 2019, Haiti has been shaken by civil disturbances. These started in the capital, Port-au-Prince, but quickly spread across the island nation. The unrest began as anti-corruption marches but spiraled into riots, streets barricaded by burning tires, gang violence, and deadly clashes between police and demonstrators. Medicine for Peace volunteers and staff have been forcibly held and threatened by armed gangs at roadblocks, necessitating enhanced security measures to protect MFP workers. Continue reading
MFP Responds to Health Crisis in Haiti
