UDMO frees a hostage, one of the kidnappers arrested

On Sunday afternoon, police officers from the Departmental Unit for Maintaining Order (UDMO) / West 2 and a Public Security patrol from Croix-des-Bouquets freed a young boy aged 19 years old who had been kidnapped on Thursday May 5, 2022, at his home, in Beudet 7 extended by 4 unidentified armed bandits. One of the kidnappers Jephté Joseph (21) who was watching the hostage was arrested.

Kenskoff : an assault rifle seized

Sunday, May 8, as part of a joint operation, agents of the National Police of Haiti (PNH) and a representative of justice, proceeded to the search of an abandoned house in Kenskoff, in which they found and seized an assault rifle and other equipment including a communication radio.

5th week of strike by clerks

The National Association of Haitian Registrars (ANAGH) announces the continuation of the strike movement launched since April 12 https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-36418-haiti-news-zapping.html Despite several meetings, the authorities seem indifferent to the demands of the Clerks, who demand in particular respect for the 2017 agreement.

Cuba Tragedy : Words from the Chancellor

"Jean Victor Généus the Minister of Foreign Affairs learned with dismay the terrible news of the accident at the Saratoga hotel. He expresses his deepest sympathy to the relatives and friends of the victims and asks them and the Cuban Chancellery to receive his sincere greetings." Let's recall that a gas leak according to initial information, destroyed the first four floors of the 5-star Saratoga hotel (under renovation) in Havana and left at least 31 dead and 24 injured, including 7 in critical condition and 6 in serious condition (assessment dated May 9, 2022).

Eco-citizen reforestation day

the International Organization for Migration (IOM - Haiti) supports peace and social cohesion in the border area of ​​Damessou, where an Eco-citizen Day of reforestation was organized at the initiative of the mayor of Carice (Dept. North-East), with the participation of young people from the municipalities of Haiti, thanks to the support of "UN Peace building"

Arrest of an 18-year-old robber

The National Police in the South Department arrested in the town of Les Anglais an individual identified as Jameson St-Fleur (18 years old) in possession of a 9mm pistol. Jameson St-Fleur working in the public transport sector, in particular boarding passengers in vans. He is charged with robbery and armed robbery.

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