Colombian President Petro apologizes to Haiti for his compatriots’ role in Jovenel Moïse’s assassination amid controversial visit

During his visit, Colombian President Gustavo Petro apologizes to Haiti for Colombian mercenaries' role in President Jovenel Moïse’s assassination. The post Colombian President Petro apologizes to Haiti for his compatriots’ role in Jovenel Moïse’s assassination amid controversial visit appeared first on The Haitian Times. Colombian President Petro apologizes to Haiti for his compatriots’ role in Jovenel Moïse’s assassination amid controversial visit was first posted on January 24, 2025 at 4:08 pm.

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Haiti

UN Security Council Briefing Highlights Escalating Crisis in Haiti Amid Calls for Greater International Support

The UN Security Council calls for increased support to stabilize Haiti amid rising violence and political uncertainty. The post UN Security Council Briefing Highlights Escalating Crisis in Haiti Amid Calls for Greater International Support appeared first on The Haitian Times. UN Security Council Briefing Highlights Escalating Crisis in Haiti Amid Calls for Greater International Support was first posted on October 23, 2024 at 12:48 pm.

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Artibonite Department

U.S. sanctions former Haitian legislator for aiding gangs and human rights violations

The sanctions issued under Executive Order 13818 are based on the Magnitsky Act, which targets individuals responsible for severe human rights abuses and corruption globally. The post U.S. sanctions former Haitian legislator for aiding gangs and human rights violations appeared first on The Haitian Times. U.S. sanctions former Haitian legislator for aiding gangs and human rights violations was first posted on September 27, 2024 at 10:25 am.

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Haiti

U.S. pledges $160M to boost security operations in Haiti

During a ministerial meeting on Haiti led by Blinken, participants—including Haitian officials—urged increased funding for the multinational force and backed its potential transformation into a United Nations-led peacekeeping operation to engage more member states for success. The post U.S. pledges $160M to boost security operations in Haiti appeared first on The Haitian Times. U.S. pledges $160M to boost security operations in Haiti was first posted on September 27, 2024 at 9:41 am.

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Crime & Justice

Kenyan President Ruto visits Haiti amid multinational mission challenges, announces additional police deployment

Kenyan President William Ruto and the President of Haiti’s Transitional Presidential Council, Edgar Leblanc Fils, discussed strengthening the mission to achieve its objectives of restoring security in Haiti, a nation currently plagued by gang violence. The post Kenyan President Ruto visits Haiti amid multinational mission challenges, announces additional police deployment appeared first on The Haitian Times. Kenyan President Ruto visits Haiti amid multinational mission challenges, announces additional police deployment was first posted on September 22, 2024 at 3:29 pm.

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US Sec. of State Blinken pledges M in aid to gang-ravaged Haiti

Haiti Foreign Relations

US Sec. of State Blinken pledges $45M in aid to gang-ravaged Haiti

During a press conference held at the Toussaint Louverture International Airport, Secretary Blinken said his visit aimed to show U.S. support for the multinational mission fighting gang violence in Haiti and to push for establishing a provisional electoral council to move toward elections. The post US Sec. of State Blinken pledges $45M in aid to gang-ravaged Haiti appeared first on The Haitian Times. US Sec. of State Blinken pledges $45M in aid to gang-ravaged Haiti was first posted on September […]

2024-09-06 5

Haiti

Lawmakers awaiting plans from Conille to secure funding, Haitian American congresswoman says

Both Cherfilus-McCormick and Meeks ensured that the Haitian delegation understood what congressional Democrats would need from them to facilitate proper U.S. financial support for a successful transition in Haiti. The post Lawmakers awaiting plans from Conille to secure funding, Haitian American congresswoman says appeared first on The Haitian Times. Lawmakers awaiting plans from Conille to secure funding, Haitian American congresswoman says was first posted on July 8, 2024 at 8:24 pm.

2024-07-09 5

Editorial

The invasion of Haiti – 2024 style | ANALYSIS

Since the 19-year U.S. occupation of Haiti (1915-1934), many Haitians believe that the U.S. is always involved in their country’s affairs, whether for good or bad. This perception persists even when the U.S. government may not be directly involved. The post The invasion of Haiti – 2024 style | ANALYSIS appeared first on The Haitian Times. The invasion of Haiti – 2024 style | ANALYSIS was first posted on June 21, 2024 at 8:30 am.

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#HPK

Haiti-DR Relations: Haitians call for international support amid human rights struggle following Abinader’s re-election

Abinader began building a nearly 13-feet long wall on the Dominican Republic-Haiti border in February 2022, a move many characterized as anti-Haitian. The post Haiti-DR Relations: Haitians call for international support amid human rights struggle following Abinader’s re-election appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti-DR Relations: Haitians call for international support amid human rights struggle following Abinader’s re-election was first posted on May 30, 2024 at 8:23 am.

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Voyage Matinal

Voyage Matinal

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