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The same Steven Benoit who was raging for president Jovenel Moise to step down is now crying about Ariel Henry handing the country over to bandits

A political alliance between Andre Michel and Steven Benoit, established since August 2015 Former Haiti Senator Steven Benoit recently took to Twitter to voice his concerns about Prime Minister Ariel Henry and his Chief of Police Frantz Elbe being so evil that they are handing over more territory to the bandits. more »

What happened to the 500 new Haitian Army soldiers that began basic training back in January 2019?

The Haitian Armed Forces - Les Forces Armées d'Haiti The Haitian army was looking for a few good men, more than 4,000 registered, 500 were recruited and began basic training to be part of the first promotion of Haitian army soldiers of the Jovenel Moise era. Training of these 500 future young soldiers were supposed to start back in January 2019. That what Haiti Minister of Defense Enol Joseph said at the time. more »

A "robust use of force." is needed to restore law and order in Haiti, says UN chief Antonio Guterres

Antonio Guterres, UN Secretary-General, holding a press conference in Port-au-Prince Haiti In a report presented to the Security Council, as reported by Reuters, U.N. chief Antonio Guterres emphasizes the need for a "robust use of force." by a multinational police deployment and use of military assets is needed to restore law and order in Haiti. more »

Funeral of former Haiti President Boniface Alexandre held at the Cour de Cassation in Haiti

The funeral of Former Haitian President Boniface Alexandre 14 August 2023 On August 14, 2023, a solemn ceremony marked the funeral of the former Provisional President of the Republic, Boniface Alexandre, at the Cour de Cassation in Haiti. more »

Will Guy Philippe return to Haitian politics or Can he? Some people are wondering

The year is 2015 - Candidate for president Jovenel Moise campaigning with Candidate for Senator  Guy Philippe In the wake of Senator Guy Philippe's impending release from a six-year prison term in the United States, discussions about his potential return to Haitian politics are taking center stage. more »

Senator Guy Philippe gets early release from USA prison: Will he return to the Haitian political landscape?

The year is 2015 - Candidate for president Jovenel Moise campaigning with Candidate for Senator  Guy Philippe Guy Philippe, the Haitian Senator who never swore in, is set to be released from prison after serving a six-year sentence in the United States. With news of his imminent release and plans to re-enter Haiti, questions arise about the impact of his return on a country striving for stability and progress. more »

Chief Justice Boniface Alexandre , Former Haiti President, Dies at 87

Haiti Presidents Jean Claude Duvalier and Boniface Alexandre at Leslie Manigat Funeral Former Haiti President Boniface Alexandre, who served as the country's interim leader from 2004 to 2006, has passed away at the age of 87. President Boniface Alexandre died on August 04, 2023. more »

Jamaica is prepared to deploy 200 security personnel to Haiti multinational force, Prime Minister said

Will a Kenya led multinational force in Haiti bring stability and security to the country As part of a broader multinational force, Jamaica is prepared to deploy 200 security personnel to aid in addressing the ongoing security and humanitarian crisis in Haiti. Jamaica's Prime Minister, Andrew Holness, made the announcement Friday. more »

Who are the Friends of Haiti Group of Nations?

Kenya minister Alfred Mutua says Kenya will lead Haiti mission at the request of Friends of Haiti Group of Nations "At the request of Friends of Haiti Group of Nations, Kenya has accepted to positively consider leading a Multi-National Force to Haiti." This is what Dr Alfred N. Mutua, cabinet secretary (Minister) of foreign and diaspora Affairs of the Republic of Kenya, posted on his Twitter page on 29 July 2023. more »

The Bahamas joins multinational peacekeeping effort in Haiti alongside Kenya adding 150 more people to Kenya's 1000

Will a Kenya led multinational force in Haiti bring stability and security to the country I am laughing as I write this. I don't know why. The Bahamas has pledged its commitment to the multinational peacekeeing force aimed at restoring security and stability in Haiti. Bahamas joins Kenya's decision to assume leadership of the multinational force and deploy 1000 police to Haiti. more »