TPS : Haitians encouraged to prepare to return to Haiti

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services spokesperson Sharon Scheidhauer declared "DHS’s guidance remains unchanged for Haitians with TPS [...] Beneficiaries are encouraged to prepare for their return to Haiti in the event Haiti’s designation is not extended again, including requesting updated travel documents from the government of Haiti," adding that Acting DHS Secretary Elaine Duke will make a final determination, as required by law, at least 60 days before the program’s January 22, 2018 expiration date.

PNH car burned, vandalism and violence

On Thursday, as part of the demonstration in Port-au-Prince, a car of the National Police of Haiti (PNH) was set on fire in the Champs de March, while agents of the Body of Intervention and Maintenance of Order (CIMO) prevented demonstrators from be in front the National Palace. The demonstrators broke the windshields of a police vehicle and threw stones at the CIMOs, which responded with tear gas grenades. Several personalities took part in this event, including the Senator of the West Antonio Chéramy. The demonstrators plan two more days of mobilization against the budget, this Friday and tomorrow Saturday September 30th.

Two other demonstrators injured by bullet

Thursday in Ounaminthe, a new workers' demonstration, the second in two days https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-22247-haiti-flash-workers-protest-at-least-10-wounded-including-2-per-bullets.html made onece again 2 wounded by gunshots. The protesters were dispersed with tear gas and shots in the air. Protesters denounced the use by the National Police of Haiti (PNH) agents of real bullets, information that has not been confirmed.

RN1 blocked

On Thursday, the national road number one was blocked on Thursday at midday, at the height of the Arcahaie, where a demonstration was organized against the budget, on the initiative of the resistance group for the development of the Flag City .

Moise J-C. announces the end of the political truce

Moise Jean Charles, leader of the platform "Pitit Dessalin", announces the end of the political truce observed by his party after the death of one of its executives, and confirms two other days of mobilization, Friday September 29th in Cap-Haitien and tomorrow Saturday in Port-au-Prince.

Customs strike announced

The Customs Association of Haiti announced a work stoppage next Thursday to demand an 80% salary adjustment and a special status for customs officers.

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