Thousands took to the streets of the capital, Port-au-Prince, and other cities nationwide again Monday, calling for President Jovenel Moise’s resignation.
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Latest Haiti Protests Target President’s Home and Battle Police
Protesters clash with police Saturday, leaving one demonstrator dead in the third straight day of demonstrations against economic mismanagement .
Excessive Use of Force During Haitian Protests is a Disaster
In response to violence in Haiti following Petrocaribe protests, Amnesty International demands authorities to avoid use of excessive force during protest.
More Violence Amid Third Day Of Haitian Corruption Protests
Haiti faced a third day of protests and violence on Tuesday as anger grew over allegations of government corruption Schools and businesses remained closed.
Police Fire on Haitian Anti-Corruption Protesters
Police fire on Haitians on Wednesday demanding, in protest, transparency from the government regarding the alleged misuse of $3.8 billion in oil profits.
Haiti’s President Chooses Jean Henry Ceant as Country’s Next PM
Haiti’s President Jovenel Moise chooses Jean Henry Ceant as PM after two days of intense negotiations with leaders of both houses of Parliament
Novice Jovenel Moise Wins Haitian Presidential Election
Haiti’s long awaited Presidential results seem to suggest a win for businessman Jovenel Moise
Hurricane Matthew Was Another Body Blow to Haitian Elections
Haitian elections were delayed for a fourth time due to storm with over a year having passed since first votes
Pollution’s Victims From 17th Century Edinburgh to Modern Haiti
Will future generations not marvel at our stupidity? And then of course the follow-on question: Aren’t we intelligent enough to make sure they will not need to ask? Let’s make certain that the answer to this question is YES.
The History of Anti-Haitian Discrimination in the Dominican Republic
While differing national identities will always play a role in the domestic attitude of the Dominican Republic