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Wed, 12/23/2020 - 08:47 PM
The Americas

Haiti Pushes Back on US Lawmakers' Call for Transitional Government in 2021

Haiti’s president has been ruling by decree since January 2020 because Parliament is out of session 
Haiti’s ambassador to the United States, Bocchit Edmond
Thu, 12/10/2020 - 09:44 PM
The Americas

Thousands of Haitians Protest Violence, Impunity on Human Rights Day

Protesters denounce climate of insecurity that is terrorizing the nation and demand respect for their right to life
Protesters gather in the streets of Port-au-Prince on International Human Rights Day, Dec. 10, 2020. (Renan Toussaint/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)
Tue, 11/10/2020 - 01:01 AM
The Americas

Haiti's President, Opposition Leaders Congratulate Biden on US Election Win

Politicians mostly view Biden-Harris administration as a positive for the Caribbean nation
Supporters of Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Joe Biden gather outside Little Haiti Cultural Complex.
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, 10/16/2020 - 11:43 PM
The Americas

Pompeo Calls on Haiti to Hold ‘Overdue’ Legislative Elections

A newly created electoral council is charged with organizing elections, but it faces pushback from Haiti’s opposition
Haiti protest
Mon, 10/12/2020 - 03:24 PM
The Americas

Haitian President Calls for Calm, Asks Justice Department, Police to Shed Light on Student's Killing

Jovenel Moise says his comment aims to reassure university students who took to the streets to demand justice for their colleague, Gregory Saint-Hilaire
Hundreds of university students fill the streets of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Oct. 9, 2020. (Photo: Matiado Vilme / VOA)
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)