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National Salvation Congress Tackles Governance, Security, and Constitutional Reform

National Salvation Congress Tackles Governance, Security, and Constitutional Reform

The “Kongrè patriyotik pou yon sovtaj nasyonal” (Patriotic Congress for National Rescue) dedicated its second day, Friday, June 27, 2025, to discussions on governance, security, and the constitution.

Haiti and the Vatican Mark 165 Years of the Concordat with Statue Unveiling

Haiti and the Vatican Mark 165 Years of the Concordat with Statue Unveiling

The Holy See and Haiti’s representation to the Vatican celebrated, on Friday, June 27, 2025, the 165th anniversary of the Concordat between the Republic of Haiti and the Holy See. This commemoration, which coincided with the Feast of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Patroness of Haiti, was marked by the unveiling of an effigy of the Virgin in the Vatican Gardens. The ceremony, followed by a reception and a mass, brought together diplomats, clergy, and Haitian faithful.

A Year On, MSS Draws Growing Criticism

A Year On, MSS Draws Growing Criticism

Twelve months after the launch of the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM) in Haiti, the results have drawn numerous criticisms. Invited this Friday morning on the "Panel Magik" program on Magik9, security expert Prospère Charles did not mince words: for him, the mission led by Kenya is a “complete fiasco.”

Haiti Hosts Inaugural Ayiti AI Summit on Artificial Intelligence

Haiti Hosts Inaugural Ayiti AI Summit on Artificial Intelligence

The first edition of the Ayiti AI Summit was held on June 27, 2025, at the Karibe Convention Center Hotel, in front of a full house.

Trump Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Haitians

Trump Terminates Temporary Protected Status for Haitians

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem announced today the end of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. The TPS designation for the country will expire on August 3, 2025, and its termination will take effect on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, DHS announced in a statement on Friday, June 27, 2025.

U.S. Criticizes OAS Handling of Haiti Crisis

U.S. Criticizes OAS Handling of Haiti Crisis

The United States did not hold back in criticizing the inaction of the Organization of American States (OAS) regarding the crises in Haiti and Venezuela.

Dominican Republic Secures High-Level UN Discussion on Haiti

Dominican Republic Secures High-Level UN Discussion on Haiti

The President of the Dominican Republic, Luis Abinader, achieved a significant diplomatic breakthrough yesterday by securing a meeting of the United Nations Security Council in consultations on Monday, June 30, to discuss the situation in Haiti, according to a dispatch from the Dominican newspaper Diario Libre on Thursday, June 26, 2025.

Toward a Sustainable Exit from the Cycle of Insecurity

Toward a Sustainable Exit from the Cycle of Insecurity

On its first day, Thursday, June 26, 2025, the Kongrè Patriyotik pou yon Sovatj Nasyonal (Patriotic Congress for a National Salvation), an initiative led by a consortium of institutions including Quisqueya University (UniQ) and supported by civil society organizations, brought together several dozen people at NH El Rancho in Pétion-Ville. The goal: to reflect on current issues, particularly the security crisis. The day, marked by the quality of the presentations and exchanges, also featured two panels focused on possible strategies for a “sustainable exit from the cycle of insecurity.”

UN Experts Release Scathing Report on Violence in Haiti

UN Experts Release Scathing Report on Violence in Haiti

The report by the panel of experts, created by Security Council Resolution 2653 (2022), indicated in a report to the Council that in 2024, approximately 7,342 people were murdered (6,281 men, 117 boys, 884 women, and 60 girls).

Understanding Vigilance Brigades in the Fight Against Armed Attacks

Understanding Vigilance Brigades in the Fight Against Armed Attacks

In the face of the insecurity plaguing the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince, several neighborhoods have resorted to self-defense forces to anticipate the invasion of armed groups that use all means to drive peaceful citizens from their homes. Known as brigadiers, these brave fighters represent a significant force for some, even though they are viewed negatively by others. Their roles and limitations were discussed during the “Patriotic Congress for National Rescue” held at the El Rancho Hotel on Thursday, June 26, 2025.