Haiti’s acting Prime Minister survives assassination attempt
Authorities reported that Ariel Henry, Haiti’s acting head of state, survived an assassination attempt during an independence day event on January 1
Haitians protest against international interference 106 years after the US occupation
On July 28, 1915, a day after then president Jean Vilbrun Guillaume Sam was assassinated, the US Marines occupied Haiti and ruled until August 1, 1934. Following the recent assassination of de-facto president Jovenel Moïse, civil society organizations fear that international interference by the US and allies could increase in Haiti
Amid uncertainty, Haitian movements seek to build a democratic transition
While police and government authorities seem to be withholding key facts in the investigation into the assassination of de-facto President Jovenel Moïse, Haitian organizations are working to build a transition to rebuild democracy and institutions
De facto president of Haiti Jovenel Moïse assassinated
The assassination came amid a growing political and social crisis in the country due to increased in violence by illegal groups and Moïse’s attacks on state institutions
Activist Islanda Micherline on the coup and grassroots struggle in Haiti
Islanda Micherline spoke to Capire about the alarming situation faced by the Haitian people and calls for solidarity with the country
Haiti’s Prime Minister resigns and the crisis of the de-facto government deepens
The resignation of Prime Minister Joseph Jouthe deepens the political crisis within the government and adds to the internal disagreements in the ruling far-right Haitian Tèt Kale Party
Haitians continue to mobilize against Jovenel Moïse’s dictatorship
According to the article 134-2 of the Haitian Constitution of 1987, Jovenel Moïse’s presidential term ended on February 7, however, he has refused to leave power and has unleashed brutal police repression against protesters
Protests demanding resignation of Haitian president intensify
In response to protests, Moïse’s government has cracked down on opposition, arresting several leaders and unleashing violent repression on protesters in the streets.
Political crisis deepens in Haiti as Jovenel Moïse refuses to transfer power
Jovenel Moïse has launched an attack on opposition forces who have demanded he respect the country’s constitution and step down. Meanwhile they have appointed a judge as interim president
Haitians continue struggle against US-backed Moïse regime
A new wave of protests began in Haiti on January 10 against US backed president Jovenel Moïse and his attempt to extend his term in office till Feb 2022.
Haitians intensify struggle against president Jovenel Moïse
Haitian citizens, social movements, trade unions and opposition political parties are demanding the resignation of president Jovenel Moïse, who seeks to extend his term of office until February 2022, which according to the constitution ends this February 7
After signing a pact of unity, Haitian opposition returns to the streets
After agreements were signed among opposition parties for a possible interim government, different sectors and organizations relaunched mobilizations across the country
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