Hundreds killed in Haiti drone strikes, including 60 civilians: Report
Human Rights Watch reports over 1,200 deaths in drone strikes
Human Rights Watch says drone strikes by Haitian forces have killed more than 1,200 people in and near Port-au-Prince since 2025. The report highlights that among the victims are 60 civilians, including 43 adult civilians and 17 children.
Drone operations involve Haitian security forces and private contractors
Since last March, Haitian security forces, with support from private contractor Vectus Global, have carried out anti-gang operations using quadcopter drones. These operations have resulted in significant casualties, with at least 1,243 people killed and many injured.
Media coverage and public response
Multiple international media outlets, including Reuters, Al Jazeera, and NewsNation, have reported on the incident. The reports have sparked public concern over the use of drone strikes and their impact on civilian populations.