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Human Rights Watch details deaths and injuries of police drone attacks in Haiti
- On March 10, 2026, Human Rights Watch reported explosive drone strikes by Haitian security forces and private contractors killed at least 1,243 people between March 1, 2025 and January 21, 2026.
- Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé created a Task Force on March 1, 2025, which operates with support from Vectus Global, led by Erik Prince, licensed by the U.S. State Department.
- Researchers found the strikes injured 738 people, including 49 alleged civilians, with 57 attacks reported in Port-au-Prince between November and January 21.
- Facing allegations of extrajudicial killings, Human Rights Watch urged Haitian authorities and international partners to stop collaboration until safeguards protect civilians, while Juanita Goebertus warned to rein in forces before more children die.
- Human Rights Watch noted the novelty of unexploded ordnance and drone munitions, as the Task Force is soon expected to transform into a gang suppression force.
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Over 1,200 killed in Haiti by drones, including 60 civilians, in less than a year: Human Rights Watch
Drones operated by Haitian security forces and private contractors have killed at least 1,243 people and injured 738 others in less than a year, Human Rights Watch said Tuesday.
Drones used by Haitian security forces and private service providers killed at least 1243 people and injured 738 others, Human Rights Watch said on Tuesday.
The attacks took place between March 2025 and January 2026, mainly in Port au Prince, by special security forces.
60 civilians among hundreds killed in Haiti drone strikes: Human Rights Watch
Explosive drone strikes by Haitian security forces targeting gangs have killed over 1,200 people, including 43 adult civilians and 17 children, Human Rights Watch said in a report on Tuesday, adding that operations have ramped up in recent months. Read: Drone strikes in Sudan kill 33 Since last March, Haitian security forces, with support from Vectus Global, have carried out anti-gang operations using quadcopter drones strapped with explosives, …
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