Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé officially names cabinet

Haiti’s new Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé has named an 18-member cabinet to address gang violence, draft constitutional reforms, and organize elections by 2025. The cabinet forming Haiti’s new transitional government includes four women and features 10 new ministers alongside eight reappointments from the previous administration. The post Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé officially names cabinet appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé officially names cabinet was first posted on November 16, 2024 at […]

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UN Security Council extends sanctions and arms embargo on Haiti as gang violence escalates

The United Nations Security Council has renewed sanctions on Haiti, citing a surge in gang violence, kidnappings, and arms trafficking that continues to destabilize the country. Resolution 2752, passed on […] The post UN Security Council extends sanctions and arms embargo on Haiti as gang violence escalates appeared first on The Haitian Times. UN Security Council extends sanctions and arms embargo on Haiti as gang violence escalates was first posted on October 20, 2024 at 7:25 am.

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Haitians in Dominican sugarcane fields endure abuse while fighting for better conditions

In recent months, violence against Haitian workers has escalated. In May, during a protest at Consorcio Azucarero Central and Central Romana, a prominent Dominican sugar company, workers were denied wages, beaten, shot at, and threatened with deportation for demanding better working conditions. The post Haitians in Dominican sugarcane fields endure abuse while fighting for better conditions appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitians in Dominican sugarcane fields endure abuse while fighting for better conditions was first posted on October 17, […]

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Haiti’s costly presidential council on brink of collapse amid deepening corruption scandal

Civil society organizations demand the resignation of presidential councilors implicated in corruption to protect the CPT's future. The post Haiti’s costly presidential council on brink of collapse amid deepening corruption scandal appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti’s costly presidential council on brink of collapse amid deepening corruption scandal was first posted on October 15, 2024 at 7:37 am.

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Crime & Justice

Multinational police force deployed to bolster security in Haiti’s Artibonite

The joint operations come as Artibonite has become a hotspot for criminal activities, with gangs killing people massively, burning homes and farms, and extorting residents and businesses. The post Multinational police force deployed to bolster security in Haiti’s Artibonite appeared first on The Haitian Times. Multinational police force deployed to bolster security in Haiti’s Artibonite was first posted on October 9, 2024 at 12:41 pm.

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Haitian investigators seek indictment of three CPT members for corruption

In a 12-page report published Wednesday, the ULCC presented evidence of corruption, obstruction of justice, and abuse of office against the implicated individuals. The government anti-corruption agency urged judicial authorities to prosecute the officials swiftly. The post Haitian investigators seek indictment of three CPT members for corruption appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian investigators seek indictment of three CPT members for corruption was first posted on October 3, 2024 at 12:41 pm.

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Haitian diaspora groups sue Trump, Vance and others for 0 million over false claims targeting immigrants

Crime & Justice

Haitian diaspora groups sue Trump, Vance and others for $550 million over false claims targeting immigrants

The lawsuit also names Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost, U.S. House Rep. Clay Higgins from Louisiana, and Elon Musk, whose platform was used to spread misinformation about Haitian immigrants. The post Haitian diaspora groups sue Trump, Vance and others for $550 million over false claims targeting immigrants appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian diaspora groups sue Trump, Vance and others for $550 million over false claims targeting immigrants was first posted on September 29, 2024 at 12:44 pm.

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Arts & Culture

Port-de-Paix summer fest: Where soccer meets culture in Haiti’s northwest

For many participants, Port-de-Paix remains a beacon of peace and community spirit amid Haiti's challenges. The post Port-de-Paix summer fest: Where soccer meets culture in Haiti’s northwest appeared first on The Haitian Times. Port-de-Paix summer fest: Where soccer meets culture in Haiti’s northwest was first posted on September 25, 2024 at 12:41 pm.

2024-09-25

Crime & Justice

Fort-Liberté bar demands accountability as land disputes turn deadly for prominent lawyer

The death of lawyer Artiste Rémy, a member of the Fort-Liberté bar, underscores the serious risks confronting professionals of the justice system in the Northeast Department amid ongoing insecurity. The post Fort-Liberté bar demands accountability as land disputes turn deadly for prominent lawyer appeared first on The Haitian Times. Fort-Liberté bar demands accountability as land disputes turn deadly for prominent lawyer was first posted on September 24, 2024 at 8:05 am.

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