Citadel Incident : 2 Directors Dismissed by the MCC

In a press release, the Ministry of Culture (MCC), without going into the details of the criminal investigation, acknowledges that the tragedy at the Citadel resulted from "administrative negligence" stemming from a failure within the departmental structures of the Nord region, its technical services, and the Institute for the Safeguarding of National Heritage (ISPAN). Pending the investigation into those who granted access to the Citadel and the organizers of this event, it was decided to dismiss the Departmental Director of ISPAN, found guilty of gross negligence, and the Departmental Director of the MCC, recognized as having biased inaction.

The PNH has retaken the Seguin police station (Update)

The Haitian National Police (PNH) reports that it has retaken control of the Seguin police station in the commune of Marigot, following a large-scale attack perpetrated on the night of April 13-14, 2026, by several dozen terrorists. The police returned fire before conducting a tactical withdrawal. The attackers stole a generator, two motorcycles, and set fire to three vehicles. Tragically, the terrorists killed at least six members of the public who had come to assist the police and wounded three officers. The PNH extends its condolences to the victims and their families. Reinforcements from the Departmental Unit for Maintaining Order (UDMO) have already been deployed to the area: they are currently controlling the station and securing the surrounding areas to prevent any further attacks. See also : https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-47307-utag-deployed-to-seguin-as-reinforcements-after-the-terrorist-attack.html

Meeting between UNESCO and CONATEL

On Wednesday, April 15, 2026, Eric Voli Bi, UNESCO Resident Representative in Haiti, met with Huguens Prévilon, Director General of CONATEL, for a working session dedicated to several issues related to the development of the digital sector in Haiti. Among the topics discussed were the implementation of digital terrestrial television (DTT), the regulation of media and social networks, the development of computer labs, and training in digital professions. Artificial intelligence also played a significant role, particularly regarding data protection, the ethical framework, and the country's level of preparedness for these new realities.

Massacre in Jean-Denis : 70 dead and 30 wounded (RNDDH)

In its report on the massacre perpetrated on March 29, 2026, by the Gran-Grif gang in Jean-Denis, Petite-Rivière de l’Artibonite, the National Network for the Defense of Human Rights (RNDDH) provides a documented toll of 70 dead and 30 wounded. https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-47251-zapping-haiti-of-april-8-2026.html

Arms and Ammunition Trafficking : An Arrest

Agents from the Bureau for Combating Drug Trafficking (BLTS), in conjunction with the Customs Surveillance Brigade in the North, discovered a firearm, a magazine, and 9mm ammunition hidden inside two cardboard boxes while searching a container from the United States. The ammunition was seized. Jacques Hilaire, present at the scene and tasked with verifying the shipment on behalf of a third party, was immediately apprehended and arrested for illegal arms and ammunition trafficking. The boxes containing the weapons were allegedly shipped by a man named Benjamin Droge.

Free MUPANAH Visits in April:

The General Directorate of the Museum of the Haitian National Pantheon (MUPANAH) announces that, as part of its efforts to promote national historical heritage, museum admission will be free for all visitors throughout the remainder of April 2026. Visits will take place every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to noon. This initiative aims to encourage citizens, particularly students, as well as the general public, to discover or rediscover the country's historical and cultural heritage.

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