Crisis : Washington optimistic

Washington is optimistic about securing a UN Security Council resolution and finding nations to lead a task force in early November to address the humanitarian crisis in Haiti, Assistant Secretary of State Brian Nichols said Wednesday. Briefing reporters on a visit by Secretary of State Antony Blinken to Canada starting Thursday, Nichols told reporters that the composition of a task force proposed by Haiti would be discussed during the visit https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-37986-haiti-politic-secretary-blinken-in-canada-to-discuss-the-humanitarian-crisis-in-haiti.html

2 months to subdue the gangs

If the government really had the will to subdue the gangs, two months would be enough, says Colonel Himmler Rébu, former Secretary of State for Public Security.

UN #2 concerns

The Number 2 of the UN in Haiti, Ulrika Richardson, is concerned about the brutal and worrying increase in cholera and specifies that insecurity and the fuel crisis are complicating the situation. Ms. Richardson who visited cholera centers welcomed the Haitian response to the epidemic and highlighted the important role played by the UN on the ground.

Disabled Grenadiers honored

On Wednesday UNFPA Haiti in solidarity with the Office of the Secretary of State for the Integration of Persons with Disabilities (BSEIPH) honored the Grenadiers following their participation in the World Cup in Turkey. It was an opportunity for the institutions to thank the Grenadiers for their magnificent promotions in the fight against Gender-Based Violence (GBV). It was an opportunity for the Secretary of State, Mr. Génard Joseph, to thank the partner who accompanied the team which was able to win the World Cup.

Cholera call #2020

Do you want to have safe information or guidance on cholera ? You can call the green line #2020, set up by the MSPP to request information. Calls are free.

Crisis : A sad summary by Maarten Boute

"6 weeks after the start of the crisis: fuel terminals still blocked, schools closed, rising black market gas prices, worsening insecurity (increasing kidnappings), oxygen cylinder out of stock, hospitals that are still struggling to stay open, more than 1,700 suspected cases of cholera reported," said Maarten Boute, CEO of DIGICEL

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