Resumption of activities in Delmas and Pétion-ville

November 25, 2024, following the latest operations carried out by the Haitian National Police (PNH) supported by the Multinational Security Support Mission (MMSS) in the territory of Jimmy Chérisier alias "Barbecue", a drop in tension allowed a timid resumption of activities in Delmas and Pétion-ville after nearly two weeks of near paralysis. Schools operated while private and public institutions reopened their doors, particularly in Haut Delmas and Pétion-ville, public transport and commercial businesses operated. The PNH carried out routine checks and facilitated traffic on certain roads.

The Transition is no longer neutral

Michel Pierre Brunache, former Chief of Staff of Acting President Boniface Alexandre between 2004 and 2006, expressed his serious concerns about the neutrality of the transition, stating, "It is obvious that it is a Lavalas/Private Sector coalition that is currently in power following the dismissal of Garry Conille and his replacement by Alix Didier Fils-Aimé."

The PNH track down "Barbecue"

Barbecue stated in an interview with "Chris Must List," a Canadian YouTuber, that there were three countries responsible for what is happening in Haiti and expressed his disagreement with the international pressure that these countries are exerting on Haiti. "We must be freed from the hands of the United States, Canada and France [...] and decide for ourselves what is good for us [...]" Furthermore, he acknowledged that the Haitian National Police was after him, stating "They are trying to kill me [...] They are using multinational and Haitian forces to assassinate me [...]"

16 days of women's activism

November 25, 2024, at the Montana Hotel as part of the Celebration of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women and Girls, the launch of the 16 days of women's activism took place on Monday around the theme : "Goumen kont Vyolans sou Fanm ak Tifi, Ranmase fòs nou, Aji !"

Violation of freedom of the press

SOS journalist denounces the decision of the National Telecommunications Council (CONATEL) to order the suspension of the program "Boukante lapawòl". SOS journalist contests the accusations of the Council and denounces an attack on freedom of the press. For its part, the National Human Rights Defense Network (RNDDH) applauds the precautionary measures adopted by CONATEL to prohibit the broadcasting, on Radio Mega, of the program "Boukante Lapawòl", presented by Guerrier Henry.

4 million euros to help Haitian women

Through its feminist diplomacy, the French Embassy in Haiti has mobilized over the last two years more than 4 million euros via the Support Fund for Innovative Projects of Civil Society and Coalitions of Actors (PISCCA), a mechanism aimed at strengthening organizations from Haitian civil society and the Crisis and Support Center (CDCS), to support Haitian women. Prevention, support for victims at all levels and the prosecution of perpetrators are essential actions in the fight against violence against Haitian women and girls.

HL/ HaitiLibre