PNH Disperses Protest

On Sunday, May 17, in Port-au-Prince, the Haitian National Police (PNH) brutally dispersed a crowd of protesters peacefully demanding the reopening of Toussaint Louverture International Airport. The demonstrators were protesting Port-au-Prince's isolation, as travel to the airports of Cap-Haïtien or Les Cayes remains expensive, difficult, and dangerous, with some domestic flights remaining financially inaccessible for most.

Jérémie : Successful School Parade

The traditional May 17 parade of preschool and elementary schools in the city of Jérémie once again brought together hundreds of students who proudly celebrated Haitian Flag Day. In a festive and patriotic atmosphere, the children marched through the streets of the city of poets, dressed in the national colors, accompanied by their teachers, parents, and marching bands. This event, rich in the colors of the national flag, showcased Haitian culture, unity, and love of country.

The Foreign Ministry Receives Grenadier Olivier Woodensky Pierre

On Saturday, May 16, 2026, Raina Forbin, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Olivier Woodensky Pierre, a player on the national football team, at the Foreign Ministry and congratulated him. He is the only Grenadier representing the Haitian D1 league on the list of 26 players called up (https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-47532-official-list-of-grenadiers-called-up-for-the-2026-fifa-world-cup.html) who will represent Haiti at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

$343,000 Cost of the Assassination of Jovenel Moïse

The plot to assassinate Haitian President Jovenel Moïse on July 7, 2021, was orchestrated for approximately $343,000. dollars. It was financed through a combination of loans, credit cards, bank transfers, and pandemic relief, FBI forensic accountant Nestor Mascarell told the federal court in Miami on April 27, 2026. Mascarell indicated that funds were sent via wire transfer from South Florida to Haiti.

MSF 2025 : A Summary in Figures

12 Months :

129,458 medical consultations (including 12,984 for children under 5);

2,812 assisted births;

8,469 surgical procedures performed;

4,975 survivors of sexual violence assisted;

4,585 people treated after road accidents;

3,650 people treated for injuries related to violence;

3,802 patients hospitalized;

19,819 physiotherapy sessions.

First three months of 2026 :

7,621 consultations conducted via mobile clinics (including 851 for children under 5);

2,080 cases of scabies diagnosed;

4,363 medical emergencies treated;

2,988 prenatal and postnatal consultations;

600 displaced households received hygiene kits and essential items.

Training on Child Protection Case Management

The Institute for Social Welfare and Research (IBESR), in partnership with UNICEF and Plan International Haiti, organized a three-day training session on child protection case management. This activity was aimed at government actors and partners working in the field of child protection in Haiti. According to the organizers, this initiative aims to strengthen the technical capacities of professionals responsible for supporting vulnerable children.

HL/ HaitiLibre