Haitian Migrant Boat Fire Kills 40

At least 40 Haitian migrants died when their boat, carrying over 80 people, caught fire off the northern coast of Haiti while en route to the Turks and Caicos Islands. The fire was reportedly caused by gasoline-filled drums igniting during a Vodou ceremony where candles and matches were used. The Haitian Coast Guard rescued 41 survivors, with 11 hospitalized. This tragedy highlights the desperate measures Haitians are taking due to the country's severe socio-economic and security crises. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that over 86,000 migrants have been forcibly returned to Haiti this year. Efforts to stabilize the country include the deployment of Kenyan police officers under a UN-backed mission.