UN : China urges Haitians

Geng Shuang, China's deputy permanent representative to the United Nations at a Security Council meeting on Haiti, urged Haitians on Monday (October 4) to rapidly advance the political transition. He stressed that the last four months have witnessed continued political volatility in Haiti "The security and humanitarian crisis has not improved in any way [...] In fact, things are going from bad to worse [...] The Government Haitian and political leaders must, in the interest of their people and their country, renounce the struggle for power, fulfill their responsibilities in good faith and take action to put the country on the path to development."

Goncourt : Haitian author Dalembert takes the second step

Haitian author Louis-Philippe Dalembert and his book "Milwaukee Blues" is approching to Goncourt and is in the second selection of 9 authors. The 4 finalists will be announced on October 26. On November 3, 2021, the name of the winner of the Prix Goncourt 2021 will be unveiled.

Cap-Haitien : A ransom man killed

On Sunday, an unidentified armed individual who ransomed passers-by was fatally injured in an exchange of fire with agents of the Narcotics Trafficking Brigade (BLTS) in Mombin Lataille in the Nord department.

African Swine Plague

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) to eradicate African swine fever, the "one island" approach must be promoted. FAO in Haiti and the Dominican Republic has provided technical support to the Governments of the two countries in the preparation of a binational agreement to combat transboundary diseases and plagues and is advocating for its rapid signature.

Artibonite : A ransom man wounded and arrested

Armed individuals who were ransoming citizens in Frecynau opened fire on a patrol of the Departmental Unit of Maintenance of Order (UDMO) of Saint-Marc. In response, the police hit one of them, who had time to flee. The injured ransom known as "Zo pipe" was spotted at Saint Nicolas Hospital and arrested.

HL/ HaitiLibre