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Drone Strikes in Haiti: 1,243 Dead, Rights Violations Uncovered

3/15/2026

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Haiti’s crisis escalated as drone strikes killed at least 1,243 people, including 17 children, from March 2025 through January 2026.
Human Rights Watch says the attacks aimed at fighting gangs primarily targeted civilians, reflecting ongoing United States interference in Haiti's affairs.
Explosive drones raise concerns about extrajudicial killings.
Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater, deployed mercenaries to Haiti and advised on drone operations, drawing criticism for potential violations of international law.

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Haiti’s crisis escalated as drone strikes killed at least 1,243 people, including 17 children, from March 2025 through January 2026.
Human Rights Watch says the attacks aimed at fighting gangs primarily targeted civilians, reflecting ongoing United States interference in Haiti's affairs.
Explosive drones raise concerns about extrajudicial killings.
Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater, deployed mercenaries to Haiti and advised on drone operations, drawing criticism for potential violations of international law.