Hundreds killed in Haiti drone strikes, including 60 civilians: Report

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 10, 2026 at 11:27 AM

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A Human Rights Watch report states that drone strikes by Haitian security forces and private contractors have killed at least 1,243 people and injured 738 in Haiti since March 2025. The strikes, conducted with US-licensed private military firm Vectus Global's support, target gangs in densely populated areas of Port-au-Prince. The report, covering March 1, 2025, to January 21, 2026, found that 60 civilians, including 17 children, were killed in the West Department. HRW analyzed videos showing drones equipped with explosives attacking vehicles and people, some armed, but not posing an imminent threat. HRW urges Haitian authorities to control security forces and contractors, citing a significant increase in drone attacks in recent months.

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West Department 40% United States ×250% Juanita Goebertus 60% Vectus Global 70% Haitian security forces ×280% Human Rights Watch ×490% Port-au-Prince ×690% Haiti ×395%

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Haiti

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