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Haitian journalist asks US Diplomat all the hard questions

RSF journalist Yvener and Eric Stromeyer In a rarely seen manner, A Haitian journalist had the guts to ask a US diplomat all the hard questions that the Haitian people want to know. more »

The International is totally blind to the real situation in Haiti

Revolution Revolution The Haiti system of governance must be done with Haiti is in full revolution mode. The people are screaming for change. They hate the De Facto Prime minister, Ariel Henry. They want nothing to do with current government which they hold responsible for gang violence in Haiti. Yet, the United States and the rest of world is blind and deaf to the plea of the people. more »

Political Unrest Unfolds in Petion-Ville: Activist Rosemond Jean Leads Anti-Government Protest

Rosemond Jean leading a street protest in Petion-Ville Haiti Petion-Ville witnessed anti-government demonstrations spearheaded by political activist Rosemond Jean Wednesday, 30 January 2024. The protesters fervently demand the departure of Ariel Henry from power, creating a tense atmosphere in the streets. more »

Eric Stromayer's Call for Elections in Haiti Raises Concerns

Eric Stromayer may only be remembered for uttering Since assuming the role of US Chargé d'Affaires ad interim on July 3, 2022, Eric Stromayer has been advocating for elections in Haiti. However, Critics argue that calling for elections in the current political climate, dominated by figures unlikely to succeed in a fair vote, could result in rigged elections and the imposition of an unwanted leader on the Haitian population. more »

The same Steven Benoit who was raging for president Jovenel Moise to step down is now crying about Ariel Henry handing the country over to bandits

A political alliance between Andre Michel and Steven Benoit, established since August 2015 Former Haiti Senator Steven Benoit recently took to Twitter to voice his concerns about Prime Minister Ariel Henry and his Chief of Police Frantz Elbe being so evil that they are handing over more territory to the bandits. more »

What happened to the 500 new Haitian Army soldiers that began basic training back in January 2019?

The Haitian Armed Forces - Les Forces Armées d'Haiti The Haitian army was looking for a few good men, more than 4,000 registered, 500 were recruited and began basic training to be part of the first promotion of Haitian army soldiers of the Jovenel Moise era. Training of these 500 future young soldiers were supposed to start back in January 2019. That what Haiti Minister of Defense Enol Joseph said at the time. more »

Will Guy Philippe return to Haitian politics or Can he? Some people are wondering

The year is 2015 - Candidate for president Jovenel Moise campaigning with Candidate for Senator  Guy Philippe In the wake of Senator Guy Philippe's impending release from a six-year prison term in the United States, discussions about his potential return to Haitian politics are taking center stage. more »

Senator Guy Philippe gets early release from USA prison: Will he return to the Haitian political landscape?

The year is 2015 - Candidate for president Jovenel Moise campaigning with Candidate for Senator  Guy Philippe Guy Philippe, the Haitian Senator who never swore in, is set to be released from prison after serving a six-year sentence in the United States. With news of his imminent release and plans to re-enter Haiti, questions arise about the impact of his return on a country striving for stability and progress. more »

Chief Justice Boniface Alexandre , Former Haiti President, Dies at 87

Haiti Presidents Jean Claude Duvalier and Boniface Alexandre at Leslie Manigat Funeral Former Haiti President Boniface Alexandre, who served as the country's interim leader from 2004 to 2006, has passed away at the age of 87. President Boniface Alexandre died on August 04, 2023. more »

Who are the Friends of Haiti Group of Nations?

Kenya minister Alfred Mutua says Kenya will lead Haiti mission at the request of Friends of Haiti Group of Nations "At the request of Friends of Haiti Group of Nations, Kenya has accepted to positively consider leading a Multi-National Force to Haiti." This is what Dr Alfred N. Mutua, cabinet secretary (Minister) of foreign and diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Kenya, posted on his Twitter page on 29 July 2023. more »