Northeast Haiti commemorates Dessalines with cultural events, paying homage to his legacy of unity and action

Students and community members in Northeast Haiti participated in activities to honor the life and legacy of Jean-Jacques Dessalines. The post Northeast Haiti commemorates Dessalines with cultural events, paying homage to his legacy of unity and action appeared first on The Haitian Times. Northeast Haiti commemorates Dessalines with cultural events, paying homage to his legacy of unity and action was first posted on October 22, 2024 at 8:35 am.

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Haiti

Parsley Massacre survivor, 102, who lived in “deep pain,” laid to rest | PHOTOS

During those arduous months and final years, Elcilie Jean wished she could receive funds overdue to her husband — a survivor of the 1937 Parsley Massacre — from the Dominican Republic or Haitian government. The post Parsley Massacre survivor, 102, who lived in “deep pain,” laid to rest | PHOTOS<gwmw style="display:none;"></gwmw> appeared first on The Haitian Times. Parsley Massacre survivor, 102, who lived in “deep pain,” laid to rest | PHOTOS was first posted on October 8, 2024 at 8:00 […]

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Crime & Justice

Overduewith interest: New trial and reparations demanded for Parsley Massacre

Now, some families and groups want to bring the Dominican Republic to an international tribunal for prosecution for what they say was a genocide against Haitians. The post Overduewith interest: New trial and reparations demanded for Parsley Massacre appeared first on The Haitian Times. Overduewith interest: New trial and reparations demanded for Parsley Massacre was first posted on October 8, 2024 at 10:39 am.

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“Where is our justice?” As the Parsley Massacre survivors reach their twilight years, Haitians wonder if reparations will ever arrive

The series spotlights these survivors not simply as relics of history, but as resilient individuals who have endured decades of oversight and continued victimization at every turn. The post “Where is our justice?” As the Parsley Massacre survivors reach their twilight years, Haitians wonder if reparations will ever arrive appeared first on The Haitian Times. “Where is our justice?” As the Parsley Massacre survivors reach their twilight years, Haitians wonder if reparations will ever arrive was first posted on October […]

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Haiti

Outrage Grows in Haiti’s Northeast over Dominican Republic’s deportation of unaccompanied Haitian children

In the second half of September alone, the Institute of Social Welfare and Research (IBESR) received 59 unaccompanied children forcefully deported from the Dominican Republic. The post Outrage Grows in Haiti’s Northeast over Dominican Republic’s deportation of unaccompanied Haitian children appeared first on The Haitian Times. Outrage Grows in Haiti’s Northeast over Dominican Republic’s deportation of unaccompanied Haitian children was first posted on September 29, 2024 at 10:42 am.

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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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Department of Northeast Haiti

Northeast Haiti Women’s challenge sparks national push for absentee father accountability

The social media challenge initiated by the Ouanaminthe Women's Association provides a platform for women to speak out against men who have impregnated them but have not taken responsibility for the care and education of their children, leaving the mothers to fulfill both parental roles. The post Northeast Haiti Women’s challenge sparks national push for absentee father accountability appeared first on The Haitian Times. Northeast Haiti Women’s challenge sparks national push for absentee father accountability was first posted on September […]

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former Senator Jacques Sauveur Jean

Former Haitian Senator Jacques Sauveur Jean to undergo surgery following accident

Jean was taken to a private medical center in Ouanaminthe for treatment and surgery following the accident. The post Former Haitian Senator Jacques Sauveur Jean to undergo surgery following accident appeared first on The Haitian Times. Former Haitian Senator Jacques Sauveur Jean to undergo surgery following accident was first posted on September 9, 2024 at 1:08 pm.

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Arts & Culture

Haitian artists lead festival to support Oanaminthe farmers

The "Festi-Kanal" event not only celebrated the Ouanaminthe Canal's first anniversary but also reaffirmed the community's commitment to ensuring its long-term success. This celebration of culture, unity, and hope promises to leave a lasting impact on the people of Ouanaminthe and the surrounding region. The post Haitian artists lead festival to support Oanaminthe farmers appeared first on The Haitian Times. Haitian artists lead festival to support Oanaminthe farmers was first posted on September 5, 2024 at 1:30 pm.

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