Russia, China block UN mission for Haiti amid rising gang violence

China and Russia have once again vetoed the transformation of the MSS into a UN peacekeeping mission, amid a week of violence in Haiti, which has seen at least 150 deaths, 92 injuries, and around 20,000 displaced, according to the latest figures from the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights. The post Russia, China block UN mission for Haiti amid rising gang violence appeared first on The Haitian Times. Russia, China block UN mission for Haiti amid rising gang violence […]

2024-11-21 1

Crime & Justice

At least 28 gang members killed in Pétion-Ville, igniting violence and fear across Port-au-Prince

Haïti’s National Police operation in Pétion-Ville left 28 suspected gang members dead as violence spreads across Port-au-Prince. Over 20,000 residents have fled their homes, and humanitarian aid is struggling to reach those in need amid the escalating crisis. The post At least 28 gang members killed in Pétion-Ville, igniting violence and fear across Port-au-Prince appeared first on The Haitian Times. At least 28 gang members killed in Pétion-Ville, igniting violence and fear across Port-au-Prince was first posted on November 19, […]

2024-11-19 1

Haiti

Meet Haiti’s new cabinet: the key players shaping the transition under Fils-Aimé

Haiti’s new Prime Minister, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, has unveiled an 18-member cabinet to steer the country through its transition, expanding on the previous administration's 14 ministers. Here’s a closer look at Fils-Aimé and the key figures in his team. Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, Haiti’s Prime Minister Businessman Fils-Aimé, 52, a former Senate candidate, was among the leading candidates for the Prime Minister following an agreement among various national sectors facilitated by the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) back in March. However, the CPT […]

2024-11-19 1

Haiti Politics

Haiti’s reshuffled cabinet sworn in with urgent call to deliver results

At the cabinet inauguration, PM Fils-Aimé pledged swift action to tackle Haiti’s insecurity and rebuild trust. “There is no time to waste,” he declared. “Every hour lost is a blow to the hope of the Haitian people.” The 18-minister team now faces the challenge of leading Haiti to stability. The post Haiti’s reshuffled cabinet sworn in with urgent call to deliver results appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haiti’s reshuffled cabinet sworn in with urgent call to deliver results was […]

2024-11-18 1

Haiti

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 […]

2024-11-16 1

Haiti

What is happening in Haiti’s Port-au-Prince today as gang violence surges for a fourth day?

The capital of Haiti, Port-au-Prince, woke up Thursday for the fourth day under the widespread violence of gangs. Residents of neighborhoods that have not yet been attacked by gangs, or those living in neighborhoods controlled by gangs, are living in fear. "I'm really not okay for this new day. Since this morning, I've been crying and I'm scared,” a resident of Butte Boyer, a neighborhood controlled by the Chen Mechan gang, told The Haitian Times. The post What is happening […]

2024-11-14 1

Haiti Politics

What can Haitians learn from Trump’s past policy positions with Haiti?

Trump’s policies and remarks on Haiti, from ending TPS for Haitians to calling the country a “s**thole,” have fueled tension and debate within the Haitian-American community. With his 2024 campaign reigniting these issues, we look back at key moments shaping his relationship with Haitians. The post What can Haitians learn from Trump’s past policy positions with Haiti? appeared first on The Haitian Times. What can Haitians learn from Trump’s past policy positions with Haiti? was first posted on November 13, […]

2024-11-13 1

Haiti

US airline operations in Haiti banned for 30 days, airport shutdown for 6

Tension gripped Port-au-Prince at the start of this week when Three planes from American airlines were shot at by gang members, forcing embassies to close their doors and renew their "security alert advising against travel to Haiti." The post US airline operations in Haiti banned for 30 days, airport shutdown for 6 appeared first on The Haitian Times. US airline operations in Haiti banned for 30 days, airport shutdown for 6 was first posted on November 13, 2024 at 11:35 […]

2024-11-13 1

Haiti

Alix Didier Fils-Aimé sworn in as Haiti’s prime minister at widely attended ceremony

Alix Didier Fils-Aimé took office as Haiti’s new Prime Minister on Nov. 11, vowing to address insecurity and lead Haiti toward fair elections. Garry Conille, who initially contested his dismissal, stepped down. ‘Together, we will enable the country to have legitimate authorities capable of making decisions. The situation is chaotic, but nothing is impossible,” Fils-Aimé said. The post Alix Didier Fils-Aimé sworn in as Haiti’s prime minister at widely attended ceremony appeared first on The Haitian Times. Alix Didier Fils-Aimé […]

2024-11-12

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