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1 week ago | haitiantimes.com | Juhakenson Blaise |Edxon Francisque

PORT-AU-PRINCE — At the entrance of Fort-Liberté, the main city of the Northeast Department, sorrow and uncertainty hang in the air as dozens of families take refuge from the gang attacks that have overrun Mirebalais since March 31. Forced from their homes by escalating violence, the displaced — men, women and children — carry visible signs of fear and loss. “Many of us lost our homes,” said Elourde Joseph, a 14-year-old girl. “I don’t feel well because I keep thinking about the life I had before.

3 weeks ago | haitiantimes.com | Juhakenson Blaise |Edxon Francisque |Kervenson Martial |Onz Chery

Overview: As Haiti marks the 38th anniversary of its 1987 Constitution on March 29, debates over the proposed referendum on constitutional change intensify. Critics argue that the process lacks legitimacy, violates constitutional provisions against referendums, and risks further division amid widespread insecurity. Many Haitians remain uninformed about the process, while voter turnout has declined in recent elections, raising concerns about participation.

1 month ago | haitiantimes.com | Onz Chery |Kervenson Martial |Edxon Francisque

Overview: On International Women’s Rights Day, Haitian women raised their voices in prisons, protests, and art festivals. From Cap-Haïtien to Fort-Liberté, they demanded justice, recognition, and change—facing a system that continues to marginalize them. In Cap-Haïtien, We Women Org, a nonprofit advocating for gender equality, transformed International Women’s Rights Day into a weeklong festival and panels of discussions on female artists’ role in gender struggles.

Jan 8, 2025 | haitiantimes.com | Edxon Francisque

Overview: Haitian migrant advocates condemn Dominican authorities' year-end deportation pause as a superficial gesture, calling instead for legal documentation to ensure migrants' dignity, safety, and freedom from the persistent threats of abuse and forced deportation. FORT-LIBERTÉ— The Dominican Republic authorities carried out another round of deportations of Haitian migrants on New Year’s Eve and again on Jan.

Jan 7, 2025 | haitiantimes.com | Edxon Francisque

Overview: Haitians have reported racketeering in transfer agencies, with added fees and scams targeting individuals receiving remittances during the holidays. Illegal tactics have increased, particularly during the holiday season when some agencies across the provinces were short on cash due to irregular communication with Port-au-Prince.