Situation still tense

Friday March 1st, 2024, the situation was still tense in certain areas of the capital following the escalation of violence perpetrated by armed gangs. Automatic weapons fire was reported in several places in the capital's downtown area, but overall the day was "apparently calmer" and there was a timid resumption of activities...

Resumption of flights to the DR, but no return possible

On Friday, despite the tense situation, airlines maintained their flights to the United States and the Dominican Republic (domestic flights are still suspended). On the other hand, note that commercial flights from the Dominican Republic to Haiti were canceled Friday after the riots which spread to the area of Toussaint Louverture International Airport, causing damage to planes and installations. It is feared that the suspension will also continue this Saturday if the tense situation prevailing in Haiti continues.

Bon Repos, 5th police officer found dead

Friday March 1st, the lifeless body of a Bon Repos divisional inspector was found "Which now brings the number of police officers killed on Thursday to 5" in the attack on the Bon-Repos sub-police station See also : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-41779-haiti-flash-the-metropolitan-area-under-attacks.html

The Ouanaminthe police station attacked

Friday, March 1st, around 1 a.m., armed individuals attacked the Ouanaminthe police station, lasting nearly 20 minutes, but they were defeated by the police, thanks to agents of the Departmental Law Enforcement Unit (UDMO). ) came as reinforcements. Furthermore, the Delmas 3 sub-police station was set on fire.

5 countries have confirmed their participation in the mission in Haiti

So far, 5 countries (Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin and Chad) have responded to the requirements of the Security Council resolution which requires countries to inform UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres for their participation in the international security mission in Haitito help the Haitian National Police (PNH) fight against armed gangs. Remember that although approved by the Security Council, this mission is not a UN operation.

Sanitation : The CNE alongside Pétion-ville

Wednesday February 29, the National Equipment Center (CNE), as part of its "CNE Lakay Ou" program, put at the service of the town hall of Pétion-ville a fleet of 17 trucks, 2 loaders and a bulldozer to clear the streets of pile of rubbish.

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