Citadelle Henri Abandoned, Marked by Grief and Shadow

“This is no longer the same Citadelle. Since Saturday, everything has changed.”

Seventy-two hours after the tragedy that occurred at the Citadelle Laferrière, the historic site has come to a complete standstill. No visitors, no guided tours: the fortress, usually busy, is now plunged into a heavy silence, reflecting the shock that is still shaking the commune of Milot.

In the surrounding areas, residents continue to speak with emotion about the tragic events of Saturday, April 11. “We can’t