Haiti to Boost Security Measures Amid Rising Piracy and Port Attacks
Haiti is stepping up security measures to combat piracy and criminal activity disrupting its import sector, including escorting merchant ships at its main port. This move comes after increased attacks by armed gangs, leading to kidnappings and closures of vital port services.
UN Calls for Immediate Action as Haiti’s Gang Violence Kills Over 3,600
The United Nations has urged urgent international action to address escalating gang violence in Haiti, which has claimed over 3,600 lives in 2024. The UN emphasizes the need for better-equipped security missions and a global arms embargo to prevent further loss of life.
Maduro Accuses Duque of Using Pegasus in Haitian President’s Assassination
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has accused Colombia’s former president Iván Duque of using the Pegasus spyware to orchestrate the assassination of Haiti’s Jovenel Moïse in 2021 and destabilize his own administration, as well as that of Colombian President Gustavo Petro.
Opinion: Haiti’s Call for Reparations at the UN is Just
Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council head, Edgard Leblanc Fils, called for reparations at the UN General Assembly, referencing Haiti’s colonial debt to France as a historical injustice. He emphasized that reparations are not about charity, but about acknowledging the moral and historical debt owed to Haiti, while advocating for Haitian sovereignty and institutional rebuilding.
Zantray 2024 to Showcase Haitian Culture and History in Montreal
Zantray 2024, organized by Espace Culturel Vertières, will take place in Montreal on November 16, 2024. Headlined by Haitian musician Beethova Obas, the event will feature performances that highlight Haitian history and culture. The event aims to connect communities and celebrate Haitian heritage through music, dance, and historical reflection.
Rep. Clay Higgins Regrets Post Slandering Haitian Immigrants
Rep. Clay Higgins deleted a social media post about Haitian immigrants after facing significant criticism. The post has added to ongoing concerns about anti-Haitian rhetoric in U.S. politics.
Haitian-Born Engineer Suze Youance Appointed to Canadian Senate
Suze Youance, a Haitian-born civil engineer and community advocate, has been appointed to the Canadian Senate by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. She brings years of experience in engineering, academia, and community service to her new role.
Congressman Clay Higgins Faces Backlash for Anti-Haitian Remarks
Louisiana Republican Clay Higgins sparked widespread condemnation after a now-deleted post on social media attacked Haitian immigrants with racist rhetoric. The incident has led to calls for his censure by Democratic lawmakers, although the Congressman has refused to apologize.
Edgard Leblanc Fils’ Powerful UN Call for Haiti’s Future
Edgard Leblanc Fils, head of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council, addressed the United Nations General Assembly, emphasizing the urgent need for institutional reform and revisiting historical injustices. His speech underlined the critical role of national sovereignty and international cooperation in Haiti’s future.
Opinion: Haiti Should Reject Return of UN Peacekeepers
As the U.S. and Ecuador propose replacing the Kenya-led mission in Haiti with a UN peacekeeping operation, we argue that Haiti deserves better. The Kenyan mission, backed by new U.S. aid, offers a more effective solution that respects Haitian sovereignty.