5th day of blocking and demonstrations

Thursday morning in the capital, the situation had not changed much, the streets of Port-au-Prince were little frequented and important police presence was visible, while demonstrations continued to require the resignation of the Head of State but people stayed at home fearing for their lives. Wednesday, the message to the nation by President Jovenel Moïse https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-26186-haiti-flash-message-to-the-nation-of-president-jovenel-moise.html did not had effects on the opposition that rejected the call for dialogue (Day of demonstration this Friday, 23). Nevertheless various businesses whose banks and public transport began to operate more or less normally, but schools still remain closed. A new demonstration was held Thursday in the capital, always to demand the resignation of President Moïse.

"Moïse chose the path of confrontation" dixit André Michel

In response to the message to the Nation of President Moïse (Wednesday https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-26186-haiti-flash-message-to-the-nation-of-president-jovenel-moise.html), the Radical opposition activist Me André Michel said "Jovenel Moïse did not announce his resignation as the Haitian people want, when he lost control of the country completely. He therefore chose the path of Confrontation. "

Crisis : Canada is very concerned

"Canada is very concerned about the current situation. We encourage all stakeholders to engage in an open dialogue to find constructive solutions. We will continue to monitor the situation closely "Marie-Claude Bibeau, Canada's Minister for International Development.

Bahamas : resumption of activities

According to a statement from the Chancellery of the Bahamas, the Embassy of the Bahamas accredited in Port-au-Prince resumed normal activities after a short closure due to riots in Port-au-Prince. In addition, Bahamasair has also announced the resumption of flights to Haiti.

Young Bar under pressure

The Observatory of Haitian Youth gives its full support to the lawyers of the Anti-Corruption Commission of the Young Bar of Port-au-Prince and request the opening of an investigation on the pressures and the acts of intimidation which are the object the lawyers of this Commission.

Very positive meeting in the Bahamas

Thursday, November 22, a delegation of the Embassy of Haiti in the Bahamas had a very positive meeting with Brent Symonette the Minister of Finance, Trade & Industry and Immigration in the Bahamas around some issues concerning the Haitian community and illegal in the Bahamas.

HL/ HaitiLibre