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Thu, 03/18/2021 - 10:59 PM
The Americas

Haiti’s Rebel Police Officers Stage 2nd Jailbreak in 2 Days

Fantom 509 frees officer locked up for shooting gang member
Fantom 509 renegade officers and their supporters exit Croix des Bouquets police station after freeing a colleague from jail, March 18, 2021.
Mon, 03/08/2021 - 12:01 AM
The Americas

Haiti’s Doctors, Lawyers and Handicapped Join Pro-Democracy, Anti-Kidnapping Protest

Thousands return to streets of capital Sunday, repeating calls for president to step down and demand law enforcement crackdown on kidnappers
Haiti's doctors, lawyers and handicapped protest against kidnapping and demand President Jovenel Moise step down, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, March 7, 2021. (Photo: Matiado Vilme / VOA)
Mon, 03/01/2021 - 12:58 AM
The Americas

Haitians Participate in Massive Pro-Democracy Protest

Thousands join peaceful march organized by Protestant pastors
Thousands participate in peaceful protest organized by Protestant sector to denounce dictatorship and kidnappings, Feb. 28, 2021. (VOA/Matiado Vilme)
Sun, 02/07/2021 - 11:26 PM
The Americas

'I Am Not a Dictator' Haiti President Says After Announcing Foiled Coup Attempt

Prime minister says 23 arrested, including Supreme Court judge and inspector general of National Police force
Police move detained demonstrators in the bed of a pick-up truck to a police station during a protest to demand the resignation…
Thu, 01/28/2021 - 10:54 PM
Press Freedom

Haitian Journalists Protest Police Brutality

Members of the press, including recent victims of police aggression, marched in Port-au-Prince demanding respect, justice and an end to hostilities
Journalists in Haiti and their supporters take to the streets of Port-au-Prince, Jan. 28, 2021, to protest against police brutality. (Photo: Matiado Vilme / VOA)
Thu, 11/19/2020 - 07:02 AM
The Americas

Haitian Protesters Clash with Police During Call for President to Resign

At least one killed during demonstration marking 217th anniversary of decisive battle in war for independence from France
A Haitian National Police (PNH) officer pushes a protestor during clashes at a demonstration in Haiti.
Tue, 11/10/2020 - 07:05 PM
The Americas

Kidnapping Victim’s Boyfriend Confesses to Killing That Outraged Haitians Worldwide

Obed Joseph and two accomplices were allowed to discuss details of the crime with reporters during a police press conference
Michel Dorestan, 23, Eval Dorestan 28, and Obed Joseph, 24, are charged with the kidnapping, homicide and rape of high school student Evelyne Sincère. (Matiado Vilme/VOA)
Fri, 11/06/2020 - 10:37 PM
The Americas

Haitian Students March to Demand Justice for Slain High School Student

Thousands fill streets of capital in honor of Evelyne Sincere, who was reportedly tortured and raped before being killed by her captors
Evelyne Sincère
Fri, 10/09/2020 - 09:32 PM
The Americas

Haiti Police Fire Tear Gas, Live Rounds at Student Protesters

Protesters are demanding justice for fellow student Gregory Saint-Hilaire who was shot and killed Oct. 2 on state university grounds, allegedly by police
University students protest in Port-au-Prince, Haiti to demand justice for Gregory Saint-Hilaire who was shot and killed by poli
Fri, 10/02/2020 - 12:32 AM
The Americas

Haiti Money Exchanges Close to Protest New Central Bank Regulation

Law that went into effect October 1 mandates all transactions be done in local currency rather than US dollars
Money transfer employees and owners protest new regulation measures in Port au Prince, Haiti. (Matiado Vilme/VOA)