BINUH will be run by a Special Representative,to assist Government of Haiti with planning elections; training the Haitian National Police on human rights.
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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.
Mass Anti-Graft Protests Rock Haiti, Call For President’s Resignation
The protesters were demanding President Jovenel Moise’s resignation over allegations of fraud and mismanagement of government funds.
Press Freedom Remains Elusive for Haiti’s Journalists
Senator Youri Latortue says privately-owned media and the government should work together to allow the press to fulfill its mission without constraints.
Calls Between Haitian Senator and Gang Leader Roil Haiti
Calls between a prominent Haitian senator and a notorious gang leader has piqued the interest of the Haitian parliament’s Justice and Security Commission.
Haitians Seek Water and Food as Businesses Reopen After Protest
Businesses and government offices slowly reopened across Haiti after more than a week of violent demonstrations over prices that have doubled for food.
Haiti’s PM Offers Economic Plan to Redress Nationwide Protesters
Haiti’s PM in an anticipated address to the nation, gave detailed measures aimed at resolving the economic crisis that prompted massive nationwide protests.
Haitian Mass Protests Continue for Ninth Consecutive Day
Hundreds of Haitians protested in the streets of the capital, Port-au-Prince, for the ninth consecutive day Friday, despite the president’s plea.
Haiti’s Senate Leader Presents Plan as Protesters Take Streets Again
“The country is getting ready to explode!” Haiti’s newly elected Senate Leader Carl Murat Cantave said during a midday press conference Thursday.