Drone strikes in Haiti that killed 1250, 17 children, condemned by rights group
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- Human Rights Watch reports drone strikes in Haiti killed 1,250 people, including 17 children, from March 2025 to January 2026.
- Strikes were conducted by Haitian security forces and Vectus Global, a private contractor linked to Erik Prince.
- At least 49 injured individuals had no apparent ties to criminal groups, raising concerns of extrajudicial killings.
- 141 operations occurred, with the deadliest killing 57 people; 57 attacks took place in Port-au-Prince between November 2025 and January 2026.
- A September 2025 strike in Simon Pelé killed nine children aged 3–12 with no gang links.
- Residents report increased fear due to drones, criticizing their use in densely populated areas.
- HRW criticizes the lack of major gang leaders killed and questions the $52 million security contract with Vectus Global.
- Haitian authorities have not provided transparency on drone deployment, oversight, or strike authorization.
- HRW urges investigations into unlawful killings and demands accountability and compensation for affected families.