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New Deadly Gang Offensive in Delmas 30

Haiti Chronicle February 26, 2025

The night of February 24 to 25, 2025, was marked by an attack of rare violence in Delmas 30, where armed gangs, united under the banner of “Viv Ansanm,” spread…

Passing of Frankétienne: Alix Didier Fils-Aimé Pays Tribute to a Literary Giant

Haiti Chronicle February 26, 2025

On February 20, 2025, Haiti lost one of its most iconic cultural figures: Frankétienne. Born Jean-Pierre Basilic Dantor Franck Étienne d’Argent on April 12, 1936, in Ravine-Sèche, in the Artibonite…

The United States Announces the End of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti as of August 3, 2025

Haiti Chronicle February 26, 2025

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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced the termination of the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) extension for Haitian nationals. This decision, made by Secretary of Homeland Security Noem,…

Arrest of Six Fake Vodou Priests in the Central Department

Haiti Chronicle February 26, 2025

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On Monday, February 17, 2025, the Haitian National Police (HNP), through the Central Departmental Directorate, arrested six individuals for fraud. The suspects were identified as Dorvil Jackson (27), Merilan Jephte…

Port-au-Prince in Turmoil: Spontaneous Protests Demand Basic Security

Haiti Chronicle February 26, 2025

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Intense tensions erupted on Thursday, February 20, 2025, in several neighborhoods of the metropolitan region of Port-au-Prince, including Delmas, Christ-Roi, Bourdon, and Lalue. Barricades were erected, and burning tires were…

State-bank Case: Court of Appeal Dismisses Charges Against Three Indicted Council Presidents

Haiti Chronicle February 20, 2025

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On February 19, 2025, the Port-au-Prince Court of Appeal annulled the summonses issued in December 2024 by Judge Benjamin FÉLISMÉ against Council Presidents Emmanuel VERTILAIRE, Smith AUGUSTIN, and Louis Gérald…

National Carnival Cancelled After Ongoing Opposition

Haiti Chronicle February 20, 2025

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Weeks after the Minister of Culture and Communication, Mr. Patrick Delatour, announced that the national carnival would be held in Fort Liberte (northeast of the country) to the tune of…

Abandoned State University Hospital of Haiti Burned Down by Gangs

Haiti Chronicle February 18, 2025

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On Thursday, February 13, 2025, the State University Hospital of Haiti (HUEH), located in the heart of Port-au-Prince, was the target of an arson attack carried out by armed gangs.…

Violent Attack in Kenscoff: One Soldier Killed, HNP Claims Control

Haiti Chronicle February 18, 2025

An armed attack struck Kenscoff (10 km southeast of Port-au-Prince) on the night of February 15-16, 2025, when heavily armed gangs assaulted the former Téléco site, a location under the…

Tragedy in Kenscoff: A Mother Succumbs After the Atrocious Loss of Her Child

Haiti Chronicle February 18, 2025

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The commune of Kenscoff, perched in the hills above Port-au-Prince, has become the scene of unimaginable violence since late January 2025. On January 27, heavily armed gangs, including the “Viv…

Haiti Chronicle

New Deadly Gang Offensive in Delmas 30

Passing of Frankétienne: Alix Didier Fils-Aimé Pays Tribute to a Literary Giant

The United States Announces the End of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti as of August 3, 2025

Arrest of Six Fake Vodou Priests in the Central Department

Port-au-Prince in Turmoil: Spontaneous Protests Demand Basic Security

State-bank Case: Court of Appeal Dismisses Charges Against Three Indicted Council Presidents

National Carnival Cancelled After Ongoing Opposition

Abandoned State University Hospital of Haiti Burned Down by Gangs

Violent Attack in Kenscoff: One Soldier Killed, HNP Claims Control

Tragedy in Kenscoff: A Mother Succumbs After the Atrocious Loss of Her Child

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