Footballers: The Forgotten Victims of Insecurity

The deterioration of the security situation in the country is affecting all social classes. It appears to have accelerated over the past seventy-two hours, with a large number of displaced people in various areas of the metropolitan region of Port-au-Prince. Among the new victims of this wave of violence by armed gangs are football players. Ronald Pierre, a footballer, was forced to abandon his home in Delmas 30. He is now searching for shelter for his wife and two daughters. His situation reflects the reality of many other athletes losing hope.

Kenson Desir
Par Kenson Desir
27 Feb 2025 | Lecture : 3 min.

It is a fact: since Monday, February 24, 2025, the Haitian capital has plunged into chaos. The violence orchestrated by armed gangs is intensifying in several neighborhoods. The number of internally displaced persons is rising, and the number of victims is increasing exponentially. While each sector attempts to account for its members, football players are left to fend for themselves. Today, clubs are unable to meet their needs, especially since most active players do not have regular contracts. Like many displaced persons, Ronald Pierre is

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