Human Rights Watch Report: Drone Strikes in Haiti Killed 1,243 People Including 17 Children
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Human Rights Watch reports that drone strikes conducted by Haitian law enforcement and private contractor Vectus Global between March 2025 and January 2026 have killed at least 1,243 people, including 17 children, with many victims having no apparent links to criminal groups. The strikes also injured at least 738 people, with 49 of the injured showing no ties to gangs. The human rights organization condemns these operations for causing significant civilian casualties.
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Launched by Haitian law enforcement forces and private contractors working for Vectus Global between March 1, 2025, and Jan. 21, 2026, the strikes also injured at least 738 people, according to the organization's report.
At least 49 of the injured appeared to have no ties to gangs or other criminal groups.
Vectus is a military
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