Artibonite : La Chapelle Attacked

La Chapelle, a commune in the Artibonite department in the Saint-Marc district, was attacked on the evening of Sunday, June 22, 2025, by heavily armed men from the "Taliban" gang, active in Canaan and affiliated with the Viv ansanm terrorist coalition. Around 7:00 p.m., the population panicked following intense automatic weapons fire. The bandits set fire to several buildings, including the police station, which they subsequently demolished during the night. Homes and businesses were looted and vandalized. The police attempted to resist, but outnumbered and outgunned, they were forced to retreat. According to initial reports, several people were reportedly injured by gunfire.

Murder of Me Borgat, 3 suspects arrested

On Friday, June 20, 2025, as part of the judicial investigation opened following the assassination of Me Jean Antoine Borgat, which occurred on the morning of Thursday, June 19, 2025, in the city of Les Cayes https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-45181-haiti-news-zapping.html , police authorities in the South arrested three individuals for their alleged involvement in this crime : Claude Fritznel, a police officer assigned to the prison administration; Pierre Billy, an ironworker; and Samantha Joseph, a nurse. These three suspects were questioned by investigators from the Departmental Service of the Judicial Police (SDPJ), in the jurisdiction of Les Cayes. Following their hearings, the Government Commissioner, Me Pierre Eliott Paul, ordered their custody.

USA : Haitian Ambassador Speaks with Black Caucus Leader

Haiti's Ambassador to the U.S. Lionel Delatour met with Congressman Gregory Meeks, an influential Democratic leader and member of the Congressional Black Caucus, elected from Queens, a district with a large Haitian community. Discussions focused on the security and humanitarian situation in Haiti, U.S. support for the MMSS mission, the renewal of the HOPE/HELP legislation, the role of the Haitian diaspora, as well as concerns related to the travel ban and the end of the Humanitarian Parole program.

IOM Ensures Access to Water

IOM ensures access to safe drinking water near sites hosting families displaced by gang violence in Haiti. Regular checks at reverse osmosis kiosks help protect communities from cholera and other diseases. This operation is part of the EU's Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid commitment to the most vulnerable.

FAES is increasing its community projects

As part of initiatives aimed at improving the living conditions of vulnerable communities, the Economic and Social Assistance Fund (FAES) recently began building a retaining wall in the "Devan Bonn" area on the Port-Salut road to prevent the risk of landslides. This project, carried out under the close supervision of the Association of Volunteers for International Service (AVSI), an operator specializing in community outreach, provided employment to 84 heads of household, allowing them to increase their income.

World Public Service Day

On June 23, 2025, as part of World Public Service Day, "the Prime Minister respectfully salutes the courage and resilience of our civil servants, who, despite the challenges, continue to serve the Nation with dedication. Under the theme 'Civil servants committed to service for an innovative and efficient Haitian public administration,' we reaffirm our commitment to building a more efficient, more transparent State, fully focused on the public interest. Public service is the foundation of our collective future. Together, let us make it a true lever of transformation, stability, and hope for Haiti."

HL/ HaotiLibre