Police intervention in Delmas 17, 19, and 30

A police operation was conducted this week in the commune of Delmas (Delmas 17, Delmas 19, and Delmas 30) as well as on Nazon Road, near the Evelyne Sincère block. During this operation, several bandits were fatally injured. Furthermore, law enforcement cleared barricades erected by criminals along several roads.

Macron : Towards a peaceful memorial dialogue

"President Macron indicated [...] that it was France's responsibility to keep the memory of slavery alive throughout France, as in Haiti," Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot declared before the Senate.

Emmanuel Macron will announce "initiatives" on April 17, 2025, to mark the bicentennial of Haiti's independence from France, which was conditional on the payment of a heavy indemnity, the French government announced on Thursday, April 10. Minister Jean-Noël Barrot confirmed President Macron's desire to move toward a peaceful memorial dialogue on April 17.

260,000 students risk being deprived of school meals

Without an additional $24.9 million, the WFP will only be able to assist 270,000 students next year. This school year, the WFP is distributing daily meals to 530,000 students. While half of Haitians suffer from hunger, WFP school meals guarantee children at least one meal a day.

France : Senate votes to restore security in Haiti

The French Senate adopted a resolution in favor of restoring security in Haiti, with 332 votes in favor, 2 against, and 7 abstentions. The resolution emphasizes the importance of "police cooperation between France and Haiti" and calls for "immediate reinforcement," notably through the provision of equipment adapted to the fight against gangs.

Revival of tourism

Earlier this week, during a workshop bringing together tourism sector executives, decision-makers, and operators, John Herrick Dessources, the Minister of Tourism, presented an analytical report on the impacts of the current crisis on the tourism industry. He outlined the major challenges related to insecurity, while calling for an urgent and coordinated recovery of tourism in Haiti.

Temporary Rehabilitation of the Les Cayes/Port-Salut Section

As part of its efforts to improve road infrastructure in Haiti, the Southern Departmental Directorate (DDS) of the Ministry of Public Works has undertaken temporary rehabilitation work on the section between Les Cayes and Port-Salut. This initiative aims to provide a rapid response to the accessibility challenges encountered by users of this strategically important road.

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