2 members of the "Kokorat San Ras" gang arrested

On Saturday August 5, the Gonaïves Intervention Brigade arrested 2 members of the "Kokorat San Ras" gang, Zéphyrin Ednel and Charles Bendjouly, they are accused of theft, rape and kidnapping.

A Dominican soldier attacked with knives by 2 Haitians

Sunday, August 6, the Specialized Land Border Security Corps (CESFRONT) reported that two Haitians attacked a soldier assigned to this unit, wounding him with knives and stealing his weapon before fleeing...

Release of Dr. Reynold Grand-Pierre

Sunday August 6, 2023, Dr. Reynold Grand-Pierre, gynecologist and obstetrician, kidnapped on July 23 in Tabarre https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-40101-haiti-news-zapping.html was released by his captors.

61st Anniversary of Jamaican Independence

"This August 6th brings back the 61st anniversary of the independence of a sister Nation: Jamaica. On this special occasion, on behalf of the Haitian people, I wish Jamaica a happy independence day. May the frank cooperation existing between our two countries grow stronger over time and continue to bear fruit," Acting Prime Minister Ariel Henry

115,600 Haitian children on the brink of death

According to figures published by Unicef, gang violence in Haiti has caused a 30% increase in one year of severe acute malnutrition among children. One in four children now suffers from chronic malnutrition, and 115,600 children are expected to suffer from the deadliest form of malnutrition in 2023.

Message of condolences

"President Boniface Alexandre has offered his entire professional life to Haiti, with rectitude and a sense of state. His passing will leave a huge void. Thank you sir for being up to it. Haiti will remember it forever. A special thought to the bereaved family," former Secretary General of the Council of Ministers under Jovenel Moïse.

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