Tragedy at the SWAT Base in Kenscoff

On Tuesday, August 19, 2025, an accident occurred at the SWAT base in Kenscoff when a transported kamikaze drone exploded for unknown reasons, killing two officers from the Haitian National Police Intervention Group (GIPNH/SWAT) SWAT Unit and injuring six people, two of them seriously. Significant emergency resources were mobilized to assist the injured. Upon receiving the notification, members of the Haitian National Police High Command simultaneously visited the scene and the hospitalized victims. An investigation is underway to determine the circumstances surrounding this tragedy.

Divisional Inspector Pelé Dominique kidnapped

Members of the "Kokorat San Ras" gang kidnapped Divisional Inspector Pelé Dominique on Monday, August 19, on National Highway 1, in the Estère region.

Sainte-Hélène Orphanage Burglarized

Following the kidnapping on Sunday, August 3, of nine people from the Sainte-Hélène orphanage run by the organization Our Little Brothers and Sisters in Kenscoff https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-45476-haiti-flash-9-people-including-a-child-kidnapped-from-an-orphanage-in-kenscoff.html armed robbers entered the orphanage on Tuesday, August 19, 2025, before leaving, taking several valuables...

The Minister of National Education condemns

Augustin Antoine, the Minister of National Education, unreservedly condemns the act that caused the shooting death of Wanderson Ramy, a 19-year-old young man, on Monday, August 18, 2025 https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-45588-haiti-news-zapping.html during a sit-in by about ten trainee teachers in front of the Ministry's headquarters. After meeting with parents on Tuesday, August 19, Minister Antoine expresses his sincere sympathy to the family, all of Wanderson's loved ones, colleagues, and fans. The Ministry is working with the police and the justice system to shed light on the origin of the shot that killed Zamy and the exact circumstances of this tragic death.

Doctorate : Clarification from ISSEPJ University

Following the ceremony held on August 17, 2025, at Delmas 42, the Rectorate of ISSEPJ University has published a corrective note to clarify misunderstandings reported by the press. "He clarified that the event was a symbolic honorary distinction ceremony, with no academic value, and not a diploma award ceremony or a Validation of Acquired Experience (VAE). The term VAE, mistakenly used by the master of ceremonies, was misinterpreted. No official diploma was issued, only a blank parchment. This clarification aims to avoid any confusion regarding the academic status of the participants," informs ISSEPJ University. See also : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-45582-haiti-flash-the-ministry-does-not-recognize-issepj-university-doctorates-and-threatens.html

Nenel Cassy freed

Former Senator of Nippes, Nenel Cassy, interviewed Tuesday by Government Commissioner Frantz Monclair, has been released. Several supporters of the former parliamentarian demonstrated outside the Port-au-Prince Court of First Instance, demanding the release of Nenel Cassy, accused of alleged links to the "Viv Ansanm" gang.

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