Category Haiti

PORT-AU-PRINCE — Armed gangs carried out coordinated attacks against three major media outlets in Port-au-Prince over the weekend, intensifying concerns over press freedom and the rule of law in Haiti. The violence began on March 13, when armed gangs set…

Overview: Haitian forward Fafà Picault scored the game-winning goal for Inter Miami CF with a diving header in the 89th minute, clinching a 2-1 victory over Atlanta United FC. Lionel Messi netted Miami’s first goal in the 20th minute, equalizing…

Overview: Gonaïves has had no fire service for ten years, leaving residents defenseless against devastating blazes. Leaders of many community organizations are now calling on the Haitian diaspora to help equip the city with a functioning fire department. GONAÏVES —…

Haitian police patrol the streets as protests were planned after the assassination of President Jovenel Moise, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti July 12, 2021. REUTERS/Ricardo Arduengo Les autorités gouvernementales et policières haïtiennes observent un profond mutisme en ce qui a trait aux…

Overview: Nearly a thousand children, many living in overcrowded shelters after being forced from their homes, enjoyed a rare day of fun at Lakay Fun World last February. The Port-au-Prince City Hall organized the special recreational event to offer moments…

Overview: A lengthy lawsuit filed in the United States accusing former Haitian officials, financial institutions and telecom companies of illegally imposing a $1.50 fee on remittances to Haiti was dismissed two years ago due to lack of evidence. As Haiti’s…

Overview: A landfill under construction in Dumas, Morne Casse, meant to serve Fort-Liberté, Ouanaminthe, and Ferrier, has hit major infrastructure issues, requiring an additional $300,000 to complete. While the project, originally funded by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), aims…

La capitale haitienne a de nouveau été secouée par une vague de violences dans l’après-midi du mardi 11 mars 2025. Le quartier de Carrefour-Feuilles a été pris pour cible par des hommes lourdement armés affiliés au gang de Gran Ravin,…

Overview: On International Women’s Rights Day, Haitian women raised their voices in prisons, protests, and art festivals. From Cap-Haïtien to Fort-Liberté, they demanded justice, recognition, and change—facing a system that continues to marginalize them. CAP-HAITIEN—The walls of the civil prison…

Overview: Due to the shutdown of the CBP One app, which had been a crucial tool for asylum seekers and migrants to schedule legal border appointments, thousands of Haitians stranded in Mexico are now seeking refugee status there. While they…