Worrying statistics

According to figures from the National Police of Haiti (PNH), between January 1st and May 31, 2022 there will have been 540 kidnappings, which are constantly increasing. In May 2022, 198 kidnappings and 201 homicides..

The State does not request UN intervention in Haiti

Thursday, June 16, 2022, the Haitian Chancellor Jean Victor Généus expressed the will of the Haitian Government to want to control the gangs with its own forces "On behalf of the Haitian Government, I have requested technical and institutional assistance from the Security Council of the United Nations likely to strengthen the operational capacities of the PNH with a view to restoring the climate of security necessary for the organization of the elections."

The UN for an expanded 12-month BINUH mandate

António Guterres, Secretary General of the United Nations recommends a 12-month extension at the expiration of the mandate of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) on July 15 and a reinforced mission. The specialized political mission, Guterres said, should be strengthened and its functions expanded to help Haiti emerge from the current situation Download the full BINUH report (PDF): https://www.haitilibre.com/docs/SGreport-on-BINUH-EN.pdf

See also:

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-36934-haiti-un-the-situation-of-haiti-before-the-security-council.html

"New image" for Barbancourt

On Friday, the Société du Rhum Barbancourt unveiled new packaging on the occasion of the celebration of its 160th anniversary. "Let's celebrate innovation", such is the new official slogan of the company which intends to develop well in the international market.

Consulate in Orlando closed

The Consulate of Haiti in Orlando informs the Haitian Community of Central Florida that the Consulate will be closed on Monday, June 20, 2022 on the occasion of the celebration of "Juneteenth", a public holiday in the United States of America. The activities of the Consulate will normally resume on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 from 9:30 am.

Famni Lavalas back on the street

On Friday, activists, protesters and supporters of the Fanmi Lavalas political party demonstrated in the streets of Les Cayes, brandishing photos of former President Aristide, to claim the leader of the party as provisional President while demanding the departure of Prime Minister a.i. Ariel Henry . Fanmi Lavalas "[...] salutes the courage and determination to fight for change. The Haitian people have once again shown that they want a change in their living conditions, and a thirst for security."

HL/ HaitiLibre