Insecurity: What Has Become of Petit Séminaire Collège Saint-Martial?

Attacked on April 1, 2024, by armed gangs operating in Bel-Air and downtown Port-au-Prince, the Petit Séminaire Collège Saint-Martial (PSCSM) was forced to abandon its campus. The 160-year-old institution suffered massive material losses, including looting, vandalism, and arson, leaving it in a precarious state. In an interview with Le Nouvelliste, PSCSM Director, Father Isaac Aujour, reflected on the tragic events and the current challenges facing the school.

John Smith Justin
31 Jan 2025 — Lecture : 4 min.

As the 2023-2024 academic year neared its end, armed groups stormed the school, forcing its closure in the midst of widespread insecurity. With students unable to return, Father Aujour arranged for a temporary relocation to Saint-Joseph School, run by the Brothers of Christian Instruction in Pétion-Ville, allowing students to complete the school year.

Despite the difficult circumstances, students successfully passed their official exams, which Father Aujour considers a major achievement. However, uncertainty loomed over the

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