At least 200 kidnappings in 1 month

At least 200 cases of kidnappings have been recorded in Haiti for the month of May revealed Friday, June 3rd Stephan Dujarric spokesperson for the Secretary General of the UN. UN organizations also denounce the negative impact of violence maintained by armed gangs on the distribution of humanitarian aid.

Martissant : 4 people shot dead, including a baby

At least four people, including a baby, were shot dead during clashes between armed gangs in Martissant and Fontamara over the past weekend, according to testimonies from local residents.

Bassin Bleu : 4 people kidnapped, including a priest

On the night of Saturday June 4 to Sunday June 5, 2022, in Bassin-Bleu (North-West) armed individuals entered the presbytery of the Catholic Church of Laplate Nieraque (St-Michel Archange parish, communal section of Bassin- Bleu) and kidnapped the parish priest, Father Clercius Dorvilus and three other people including the priest's sister who were in the scene.

Ex-senator Carl Murat Cantave absent in court

On Monday, former Senator Carl Murat Cantave did not appear at the Public Prosecutor's Office in the context of the case opposing him to Mrs. Ginette Lundy https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-36817-haiti-news-zapping.html , justifying his absence by the fact that he had never received this invitation...

New Board at ADIH

Following the elections held during the Ordinary General Assembly of June 2, 2022 of the Association of Industries of Haiti, a new Board was formed (2022-2024): President Wilhelm Lemke; Vice-presidents: Clifford Apaid (Textiles); Maullk Radia (National Production); Dr. Georges Cassis (Agro-Industry); Treasurer: John Batroni; Secretary Nathalie Hermantin; Advisors: Tom Adamson, Carine Bellefleur, David Coles, Stephan Dejoie, Maud Louis Jean, Mikaelle William and Georges B. Sassine.

The Dominican Minister of the Environment shot dead

Monday, June 6, Orlando Jorge Mera, the Dominican Minister of the Environment, Orlando Jorge Mera, was assassinated by several bullets in his office. Miguel Cruz, the assassin of the Minister, a very close personal friend of the victim, was arrested. The motives for this crime are unknown.

Environment Minister James Cadet :

Minister of the Environment James Cadet expresses his pain following the assassination of the Dominican Minister of the Environment Orlando Jorge Mera "I learned with dismay of the sudden and brutal assassination, on Monday June 6, 2022, of the Minister of Dominican Environment and Natural Resources, Orlando Jorge Mera. I send my sincere condolences to his family and renew my solidarity with the Dominican people."

Consulate General of Haiti in Santiago :

"On behalf of the Haitian Government, the Consulate General of Haiti in Santiago presents its condolences to the family of the Minister of the Environment Orlando Jorge Mera, his party colleagues and his collaborators. May God be with you at this time of pain and sadness. Rest in peace."

HL/ HaitiLibre