A milestone year brings calls for gender parity, regional equity, and bold leadership at the helm of the UN. By Ramesh Jaura This article was first published on https://rjaura.substack.com BERLIN, NEW YORK | 22 July 2025 (IDN) — As the United Nations prepares to celebrate its 80th anniversary in 2025, the milestone presents an opportunity […]
How Disinformation Is Driving America Further Apart
By Jan Servaes MIAMI | 18 July 2025 (IDN) — “I wrote this book with the hope of sparking a national conversation about the dangers of disinformation and how to combat it. Throughout history, authoritarians have used disinformation to usurp people’s power. As a former national security prosecutor, I see self-serving forces sabotaging our country. […]
Haiti Situation Report: Gangs now control nearly all of Port-au-Prince, says UN
Situation in Haiti Gangs have gained control of an estimated 90% of Port-au-Prince, and authorities are unable to stop escalating violence, say UN officials. The gangs are expanding their attacks not only into surrounding areas but also into previously peaceful areas. The Viv Ansanm gang attacked a Haitian National Police patrol in Viard, Kenscoff, during […]
Reflections on Cuba, BRICS and Geopolitics
By Dr. Asoka Bandarage* COLOMBO, Sri Lanka | 9 April 2025 (IDN) — I returned to the U.S. from Cuba just a few hours before Donald Trump signed a memorandum on June 30, 2025, tightening the long-standing U.S. economic blockade against Cuba. The memorandum includes a statutory ban on U.S. tourism to the neighbouring island. […]
Haiti Situation Report: CPT faces scrutiny over foreign mercenaries and drone use
Situation in Haiti Armed members of the “Talibans” group, based in Canaan, Port-au-Prince, took control of La Chapelle commune on 22 June, burning the police station and blocking reinforcements. Authorities had reportedly received warnings as early as 19 June, but no proactive measures were taken. The assault, linked to the Viv Ansanm coalition, displaced 8,890 […]
Haiti Situation Report: Gangs expand control
Situation in Haiti Gangs now control over 28 zones, according to a report by the Center for Analysis and Research in Human Rights (CARDH). CARDH and other watchdog organizations warn that without structural security reform, Haiti risks falling entirely under criminal control. More than 200,000 displaced Haitians face extreme risk as hurricane season begins, warns […]
Haiti Situation Report: Haiti blackout ends after security promises
Situation in Haiti Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas were plunged into a blackout for 10 days from 13 May due to sabotage at the Péligre hydroelectric plant, Haiti’s main power source. The shutdown was reportedly carried out by civil society associations from Mirebalais and Saut d’Eau protesting gang violence. Fritz Alphonse Jean met on 23 May […]
Haiti Situation Report: Gran Grif attack kills 50 in Petite-Rivière
Situation in Haiti The Gran Grif gang launched a new wave of attacks on Petite-Rivière de l’Artibonite on 30 April, following an earlier assault on 28 April. Residents fled across the Artibonite River to escape the violence. At least 50 people were killed, 60 others were injured, and 20 houses were set on fire. The […]
Haiti Situation Report: 35 gang members killed in Pacot clash
Situation in Haiti At least 35 suspected members of the Viv Ansanm gang coalition were killed and 40 injured during clashes with Haitian police (PNH) and military forces in Pacot, Port-au-Prince on 23 April, according to a local human rights organization. The PNH confirmed that six people died, including two soldiers, and said multiple gang […]
Haiti Situation Report: Viv Ansanm members killed in drone strike
Situation in Haiti Situation on the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT) Situation on the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission International situation Links of interest The PNH in action (video)Plusieurs bandits tués dans une attaque de drones explosifs à TabarreUrban GuerrillaMirebalais: Un policier de l’UTAG tué, une soixantaine de bandits abattusLéogâne : Several Bandits Killed, Weapons Seized […]