Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Drone Strike in Haiti Kills Children at Birthday Party
In Haiti, a drone dropped bombs on a birthday party.
The attack killed at least eight kids and some adults.
The Haitian government has been using these drone strikes, helped by a security company, to fight against gangs.
The U.N. says these drone operations have killed many people.
It is still not fully clear who was responsible.
News of the attack came on the same day as diplomats met at the United Nations to discuss expanding a U.N.-backed security force mandated to help national police restore security.
A drone attack killed at least eight children in Port-au-Prince.
The attack targeted a birthday party.
Haiti's government has used explosive-packed drones to fight gangs.
Vectus Global, a private security firm, supports the drone program.
The incident occurred amidst discussions on expanding a UN-backed security force.
- Who
- Haitian government, Vectus Global, and victims of the attack.
- What
- A drone strike targeting a birthday party in Port-au-Prince.
- When
- Over the weekend, with details emerging this week.
- Where
- Simon Pele neighborhood, Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
- Why
- Unclear, though government forces are fighting armed groups.
Victims and Concerned Parties
Government and Supporters
Use of Drone Strikes
Victims and Concerned Parties
Reports of civilian casualties and lack of transparency.
Government and Supporters
Government's actions designed to shake up security landscape and fight armed groups.
- Incident
- Kamikaze drone strike
- Location
- Port-au-Prince, Haiti
- Target
- Birthday party
- Reported Casualties
- At least eight children and several adults killed
- Haitian Government Drone Program
- Deployed kamikaze drones with support from Vectus Global since March