Haiti’s heartbreak as chronic political and economic crises hamper disaster response after quake
CBC News. by Ellen Mauro, Aug 24, 2021 To read the full article click here.
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Haiti reels from latest setback as hurricane relief efforts continue
PBS NewsHour, August 21, 2021 Haitians are still reeling from last week’s devastating 7.2 magnitude earthquake that killed over 2,000 people. Survivors are filling hospitals and crowding aid sites awaiting desperately-needed food and supplies. To view the full transcript and video click here.
The fateful downfall of Haiti’s president
Reuters, By Dave Graham and Andre Paultre, August 22, 2021 To read the full article click here.
Haiti earthquake: Tensions rise in struggle to get aid to victims
BBC News, August 20, 2021 To read the full article click here.
UN deputy chief praises resilience of Haiti’s people, says ‘incredible’ relief effort underway
UN News, August 20, 2021 To read the full article click here.
Death toll of powerful earthquake in Haiti soars to 1,297
AP, By Evens Sanon and Mark Stevenson, August 16, 2021 LES CAYES, Haiti (AP) — To read the full article click here.
Photos: A Horrific Earthquake in Haiti
The Atlantic, Alan Taylor, August 14, 2021 On Saturday morning, a magnitude 7.2 earthquake struck Haiti, centered about 90 miles west of the capital of Port-au-Prince, damaging hotels, churches, and numerous homes. To view the rest of the article click here.
Haiti earthquake: Rescuers search for survivors as death toll climbs to 700
BBC, August 15, 2021 Officials in Haiti have confirmed at least 724 people are dead after a powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake hit the Caribbean nation on Saturday. To read the full article click here.
Statement by President Joe Biden on Haiti
The White House, AUGUST 14, 2021 In what is already a challenging time for the people of Haiti, I am saddened by the devastating earthquake that occurred in Saint-Louis du Sud, Haiti this morning. We send our deepest condolences to all those who lost a loved one or saw their homes and businesses destroyed. I … Read more
More than 300 people dead after 7.2-magnitude earthquake strikes Haiti
CNN, By AnneClaire Stapleton and Mohammed Tawfeeq, Sat August 14, 2021 To read the full article click here.