Category Haiti

Overview: Bendji and Moïse, 10 years old, were captured by armed men in Arcahaie while they were inspecting the city for the Canaan gang. Their interrogation reveals how gangs recruit and use children in their criminal activities, exposing them to…

PORT-AU-PRINCE — Many of Haiti’s human rights advocates and feminist organizations will participate in this year’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) campaign. Led by the United Nations Women agency as part of the UNiTE campaign in observance…

Overview: Haiti’s telecommunications regulators have suspended a political talk show on local station Radio Mega FM for allegedly promoting gang propaganda by hosting leaders from the Viv Ansanm coalition. The authorities deemed the practice a violation of national laws. While…

Overview: Work resumes on the Ouanaminthe’s Massacre River Canal after severe floods caused minor structural damage to the canal, underscoring the vulnerability of the infrastructure. Engineers are working swiftly to reinforce the river’s direction and prevent further disruption to the…

Overview: The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has lifted its ban on U.S. airline flights to Cap-Haïtien. However, due to escalating gang violence in the capital, restrictions on flights to Port-au-Prince will remain until December 12, Reuters reported Thursday. PORT-AU-PRINCE…

Overview: The Zouboulou Kole Zo (ZKZ) theater group recently presented a play titled “Respect Your Parents,” using humor and drama to encourage Haitian youth to heed parental advice and warn families of the consequences of neglecting responsibilities. PORT-DE-PAIX — On…

Une victoire de l’armée indigène d’Haïti payée aux Prix du sang et rançonnée par la France à 150 millions francs or en 1825. Un texte de : Ulysse Jean Chenet, Coordonnateur général du Mouvement Point Final. La bataille de vertières…

Overview: Haiti’s gang leaders exploit social media as a powerful tool, broadcasting threats, paying influencers, and expanding control while inciting violence and displacing thousands. The once masked, enigmatic figures now dominate social media, make regular, in-person appearances, flaunting criminal exploits…

Overview: At a meeting of the UN Security Council, following a request from China and Russia, the resolution to transform the multinational mission in Haiti into a UN peacekeeping mission once again faced opposition. Expressing a desire for an update…

Overview: On Nov. 18, residents of Port-de-Paix— Haiti’s Northwest capital city—commemorated the Battle of Vertières, honoring General François Capois, mostly referred to as Capois-La-Mort for Capois Death, a native hero who led the charge against Napoleon’s forces in the region…