Category Haiti

Overview: Rev. Jesse Jackson’s death is prompting reflection across the Haitian diaspora about his decades of solidarity with Haitians in the United States and abroad. Here are five key moments that defined his involvement in Haiti news, refugee advocacy and…

Overview: New York Attorney General Letitia James co-led a coalition of 17 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief to defend Temporary Protected Status for more than 350,000 Haitians. The move comes as the Trump administration seeks to end TPS…

Overview: Pétion-Ville’s 2026 Carnival was cut short on its opening day, Feb. 15, after two people were seriously injured in separate attacks. Authorities halted festivities and banned any unauthorized continuation, underscoring ongoing security challenges in the capital. PORT-AU-PRINCE — Pétion-Ville’s…

Overview: Nurses at two major New York City hospital systems have approved new contracts after a monthlong strike, while nurses at a third system rejected a proposed deal. The strike, one of the largest in city history, has drawn attention…

Overview: A federal judge read death threats aloud during a court hearing after blocking the Trump administration’s attempt to end temporary protected status (TPS) for Haitians. Judge Ana Reyes refused to pause her order, keeping protections in place for roughly…

Overview: As the Trump administration intensifies immigration enforcement, inland cities like Greeley, Colo. — dependent on immigrant labor for meatpacking and retail sectors to sustain itself — display a widening gap between federal policy and economic reality. Editor’s Note: This…

Overview: Henry Wooster, chargé d’affaires at the United States Embassy in Port-au-Prince, said Tuesday at a Senate subcommittee hearing that Haiti’s stability is directly tied to U.S. national security. He warned of potential state collapse and mass migration without immediate…

Overview: A rogue man carrying a machete attacked residents in Savanne Longue, a village in Ouanaminthe, on Sunday, killing three people and injuring several others. The attacker was later lynched and burned by residents. Authorities have opened an investigation. OUANAMINTHE,…

Le dirigeant politique Sauveur Pierre Etienne tire une fois de plus la sonnette d’alarme pour que la lumière soit faite sur l’assassinat du président Jovenel Moise. 5 ans après le magnicide l’ancien coordonnateur de l’organisation du peuple en lutte (OPL)…

Overview: Haiti’s U-17 men’s team is one win away from qualifying for the 2026 FIFA U-17 World Cup after a 4–0 victory over Antigua and Barbuda moved Les Petits Grenadiers into second place in Group C. The result sets up…