Haiti Foreign Affairs

Haitian journalist asks US Diplomat all the hard questions

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 »

February 4, 2024 9:44 AM

Eric Stromayer's Call for Elections in Haiti Raises Concerns

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 »

February 1, 2024 8:41 AM

A "robust use of force." is needed to restore law and order in Haiti, says UN chief Antonio Guterres

In a report presented to the Security Council, as reported by Reuters, U.N. chief Antonio Guterres emphasizes the need for a "robust use of force." by a multinational police deployment and use of military assets is needed to restore law and order in Haiti. more »

August 15, 2023 5:19 PM

Jamaica is prepared to deploy 200 security personnel to Haiti multinational force, Prime Minister said

As part of a broader multinational force, Jamaica is prepared to deploy 200 security personnel to aid in addressing the ongoing security and humanitarian crisis in Haiti. Jamaica's Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, made the announcement Friday. more »

August 6, 2023 2:54 AM

The Bahamas joins multinational peacekeeping effort in Haiti alongside Kenya adding 150 more people to Kenya's 1000

I am laughing as I write this. I don't know why. The Bahamas has pledged its commitment to the multinational peacekeeing force aimed at restoring security and stability in Haiti. Bahamas joins Kenya's decision to assume leadership of the multinational force and deploy 1000 police to Haiti. more »

August 2, 2023 4:44 PM

Kenya led Mission to Haiti: US Embassy in Port-au-Prince and Antony Blinken respond

The U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince Haiti and Secretary of State Antony Blinken commend the Government of Kenya for its leadership role in responding to Haiti's plea for assistance. They call on Haitian stakeholders to unite in restoring democratic order and stability to the nation. more »

August 2, 2023 1:11 PM

Haitians believe the sudden rise in gang violence in Haiti is manufactured to justify a UN intervention

Some people in Haiti and the diaspora believe the rise of gang violence in recent days is manufactured in order to justify a military intervention in the country. more »

July 25, 2023 9:05 AM

Is there an extradition treaty between the Republic of Haiti and the United States of America?

Yes there is an extradition treaty that exist between Haiti and the United States. It dates back to 1904. BUT... There is a big BUT in this extradition treaty that no one has paid attention to over the years. more »

July 21, 2023 8:15 AM

UN Security Council thinking about sending a Non-UN peacekeeping force to Haiti. How will that make Haiti safer?

Ever since the assassination of the Haitian president, the United Nations and leaders of the Free World have been dealing with Haiti in a "musical chair" kind of way. Their newest plan is to bring a non-un peacekeeping force to Haiti. How would I bring peace and prosperity to him? more »

July 20, 2023 8:05 AM

Dominican delegation to meet with congressmen in Washington for discussion on Haiti

The Dominicans are on their way to Washington DC to complain about Haiti. A delegation of leaders of various Dominican political parties, representatives of the government and academics, will meet in Washington DC with various congressmen to discus the situation of the crisis in Haiti and it's impact on the Dominican Republic. more »

July 19, 2023 9:58 PM