Following the murder of Haitian President Jovenel Moise, a group of Haiti senators declared Senate leader as provisional leader Friday.
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Haiti: fears of widespread violence following President’s assassination
Haiti’s President Jovenel Moïse’s assassination in his private residence overnight coincides with an increase in gang violence in the capital.
Haiti’s PM Resigns As Anti-Government Protests Continue
The Haitian PM’s resignation comes at a time when Haiti is in the midst of a serious social and political crisis marked by instability, abuse.
Can #FreeHaiti Movement Bring Democracy To Struggling People?
Plagued by government mistrust, corruption, foul play, the hashtag #freeHaiti has permeated social. But can it bring democracy to Haiti?
Text and Context of Haiti’s 2021 Draft Constitution
Haiti is once again nearing a new constitution. The ongoing constitutional reform drive, which began in 2020, lacks universal support.
Attacks on Judicial Independence in Haiti Damage Democracy
Haiti’s government has ramped up repression as it recently made arbitrary changes to the Supreme Court’s composition and detained three justices.
A Spectre of Violent Repression Looming Over Haiti
Increasing political tensions in Haiti coupled with insecurity could result in protests followed by violent crackdowns by authorities
Historic Ending Of UN Peacekeeping Role In Haiti As Political Mission Begins
BINUH will be run by a Special Representative,to assist Government of Haiti with planning elections; training the Haitian National Police on human rights.
Haiti Journalists Demand Justice for Murdered Colleague
Hundreds of journalists wearing white T-shirts participated in a silent march Sunday to demand justice for their murdered colleague.
Anti-Corruption Protests Sweep Haiti’s City of Independence
Anti-corruption activists, millennials, students and media-savvy young professionals are demanding President Jovenel Moise be brought to justice.