Famni Lavalas threatens to leave the CPT

"Fanmi Lavalas" asks the majority bloc to withdraw its decision to appoint engineer Fritz Bélisaire as Prime Minister https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-42234-haiti-flash-the-cpt-has-a-designated-and-unelected-president-and-a-contested-prime-minister-video.html . The party of former President Jean Bertrand Aristide threatens to withdraw from the Presitential Transition Council (CPT) if its demand is not taken into account.

The first 200 men of the mission expected

At least 200 men from Kenya are expected to arrive in Haiti on May 23, 2024 as part of the Multinational Mission to Support the Haitian National Police in their fight against armed gangs, the Kenyan press reported Tuesday. https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-42233-haiti-news-zapping.html . Furthermore, according to the Kenyan media, the American Government is working to build barracks to accommodate the troops of the Multinational Mission in Port-au-Prince.

Justice follow up : Assassination of journalist Néhémie Joseph

Mirebalais justice acquitted Gary Pierre Paul Charles and Yolette Jeanty in the case of the assassination of journalist Néhémie Joseph on Thursday October 10, 2010 https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-28979-icihaiti-flash-assassination-of-journalist-nehemie-joseph.html were released from all charges and detention, according to an order from the investigating judge, Me Edwidge Dorsainvil. On the other hand, according to the same order, Rony Célestin, Chardou Clerjeune, Elionel Casséus, Angelina Fabiola Cameau, Lochard Laguerre, Douyon Rosevald, Yonel AC and Huguens Charles are designated respectively as intellectual authors and accomplices in the assassination case by Nehemiah Joseph.

CPT : COPAH criticizes the selection of the PM

The Conference of Haitian Pastors (COPAH) strongly criticizes the undemocratic approach and the violation of the agreement of April 3rd, 2024, marked by the arbitrary appointment of a Prime Minister without consideration for other entities of civil society interested in proposing solutions. candidates for this position. The Prime Minister selection process must be based on clearly defined criteria rather than political affiliations.

USA : Good news for air passengers

From now on in the United States, passengers will benefit from a refund if their flight is delayed: 3 hours for domestic flights, 6 hours for international flights. Baggage fees and services not honored will also be refunded.

Embassy and consultancy closed

Embassy of Haiti in Ecuador :

The Embassy of Haiti in Ecuador informs the public in general and the Haitian community in particular that it will close its doors on the following days: Wednesday May 1st (in Haiti) and Friday May 3rd, 2024 (in Ecuador). On the occasion of Labor Day in Haiti.

Consulate of Haiti in Montreal :

The Consulate General of Haiti in Montreal advises the public in general and the Haitian Community of Quebec in particular that its premises will be closed on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, on the occasion of Labor and Agriculture Day. Consular services will resume on Thursday, May 2nd, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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