Carrefour : Shootout

Friday, July 14 around 10:30 a.m., armed individuals traveling on motorcycles opened fire on the Carrefour police station. Fortunately, no casualties were reported.

Sanctions : The EU will adopt a specific instrument

The Ambassador of France in Haiti Fabrice Mauriès confirmed on July 14 that the European Union will equip itself with a specific instrument to fight against impunity in Haiti in the extension of the initiatives taken by Canada and the United States.

2 Baryè Kraze Gang scouts killed and burned

"Tonton", thus known, member of the "Kraze baryè" gang, was shot dead by the police in the locality of Fort-Jacques. The lifeless body of this individual, presented as a scout for the gang led by Vitelhomme Innocent, was subsequently burned by members of the population. "Tyoukoul", thus known, also accused of being a scout for "Kraze baryè", was lynched the day before in the same locality.

505 people shot dead

About 563 deaths, including 505 by bullets, have been recorded linked in the West Department during the first 6 months of the year 2023, by the National Episcopal Commission for Justice and Peace. The national director of CE-JILAP, Jocelyne Colas, draws the authorities' attention to the resurgence of acts of kidnapping.

Corruption : 18 customs agents sanctioned

More than 18 customs brokers have been sanctioned for corruption by the General Administration of Customs. Some were revoked others sanctioned for 3 to 6 months. This decision follows proven cases of corruption in which these people have been "pinned". The files of all these commissioners could be transferred to the Anti-Corruption Unit (ULCC) in the coming days.

France July 14 : Words from the PM

“On this July 14, the day marking the 234th anniversary of the French Revolution, in the name of cooperation, historical, cultural ties and solidarity that exist between the two Republics, I have the honor to wish a happy national holiday to the people and to the French government. Acting Prime Minister Ariel Henry

HL/ HaitiLibre