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Haiti Drone Strikes Draw U.S. Scrutiny
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U.S. officials told Congress they plan to formalize closer coordination with Vectus Global, a private military company using drones through a Haitian government task force to target armed gangs. Human Rights Watch estimates that 141 drone operations killed 1,243 people and injured 738 between March 2025 and January 2026, including civilian casualties. The proposed coordination is unfolding alongside questions about contractor oversight, legal accountability, and the expansion of Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force.
First Article: 07/21/26
Latest Article: 07/22/26
Summary
- U.S. officials plan to formalize coordination with Vectus Global and Haiti’s government-run task force.
- Vectus drones have been used against armed gangs since March 2025, including in and around Port-au-Prince.
- Human Rights Watch estimates 1,243 deaths and 738 injuries across 141 drone operations through January 2026.
- The reported toll includes civilian adults and children, with operations and deaths increasing between October and January.
- U.S. testimony described mitigation and oversight measures, while a State Department official said U.S. oversight of Vectus operations was limited.
- Haiti’s Gang Suppression Force plans to expand toward a 5,500-troop target as gang violence spreads beyond the capital.
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