The PM welcomes the inauguration of Argentinian President Javier Milei

"On behalf of the Haitian people, I welcome the inauguration today of the new President of the Republic of Argentina, Javier Milei. I take this opportunity to wish him success in his new functions, while reiterating Haiti's desire to strengthen its relations with the Argentine government for more effective bilateral cooperation between our two States," Acting Prime Minister Ariel Henry.

Guy Philippe could run for elected office

Contrary to what many people think, according to Haitian legislation, Guy Philippe can run for elected office says Me Reynold Georges. The lawyer explains that the former leader of the 2004 rebellion against Jean Bertrand Aristide has never been convicted by the Haitian justice system. See also : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-41116-haiti-flash-the-dcpj-releases-guy-philippe.html

DR : 2 new surveillance planes

Sunday, December 10, 2023, President Luis Abinader delivered two aircraft, type Dulus TP-75, to the Air Force of the Dominican Republic, with the aim of strengthening surveillance carried out on the Dominican-Haitian border, particularly from the new southern Barahona air base created last August. Note that these planes were entirely assembled in the Dominican Republic.

Mission in Haiti : More than 2,500 police officers already available

More than 2,500 police officers are already available so far to be part of the Multinational Security Support Mission (MMSS) which will help the National Police of Haiti (PNH) fight gangs in Haiti, revealed Ulrika Richardson, Deputy Special Representative of the Secretary General of the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH). She specified that this force should arrive in Haiti in the first quarter of next year. Let's recall that the President of Kenya, William Ruto, mentioned the need for around 5,000 men before the EU commission https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-41084-haiti-news-zapping.html

Taiwan supports Haitian crafts

Saturday, December 9 as part of the 2023 edition of Artisanat en Fête, Ambassador Wen-jiann Ku of Taiwan visited the Karibe Hotel to express Taiwan's (Republic of China) support for the cultural affairs of Haitian society. Remember that Taiwan has supported Haitian artisans since 2007.

The film "Kidnapping Inc." in the running at the Sundance Film Festival

The feature film "Kidnapping Inc." by Haitian director Bruno Mourral was selected for the 40th edition of the Sundance Film Festival, one of the largest independent film festivals in the world which will take place from January 18 to 28, 2024 in the State of Utah (USA). The film stars : Jasmuel Andri, Rolaphton Mercure, Anabel Lopez, Ashley Laraque, Gessica Geneus, Patrick Joseph among others...

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