Double Attack in Kenscoff

The Kenscoff City Hall strongly condemns the deadly attacks perpetrated on December 26 and 27, 2025, in Obissa Bourette and Mahotière Bourette by heavily armed groups. Several people were killed, others wounded, and numerous houses were burned or looted.

The RNDDH Accuses 7 CIMO Officers of Collaboration

In a letter addressed to the Inspector General of the Haitian National Police (IGPNH), the National Network for the Defense of Human Rights (RNDDH) accuses seven officers of the Departmental Unit for Maintaining Order (UDMO) of selling ammunition to gangs, providing them with information on police movements during anti-gang operations, and sharing tollbooth revenue with them. The RNDDH is calling on the IGPNH to open an investigation so that legal proceedings can be initiated.

Condolences from the Embassy of Haiti in Canada

It is with profound sadness that the Embassy of the Republic of Haiti in Canada joins in the grief of the family, loved ones, and admirers of fashion designer and textile artist Murielle Leconte, whose passing on December 28, 2025, leaves a tremendous void in the world of Haitian fashion and art. https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-46525-icihaiti-murielle-leconte-1959-2025-the-legend-of-haitian-fashion-has-passed-away-at-66.html The Embassy extends its sincerest condolences to her family, loved ones, and the entire Haitian artistic and cultural community.

Basketball : U-20 Tournament Final "Youth Forward"

As part of the U-20 "Youth Forward" basketball tournament, the final took place at Place Boyer, pitting the Receneh and Panthers teams against each other. At the end of the game, Receneh emerged victorious with a score of 57-36, thus securing the championship title. Parfait Israël, from the Receneh team, was named MVP of the final thanks to a remarkable performance: 17 points, 12 rebounds, and 2 steals, playing a decisive role in his team's victory.

Paris : Consulate General of Haiti Closed

The Consulate General of Haiti in Paris informs the Haitian community, in particular, that the consulate premises will be closed on December 31, 2025, and January 1 and 2, 2026, for the New Year. Consular services will resume on Monday, January 5, 2026, at their regular hours.

Haiti -2.7% GDP (2025)

The report on the Economic Accounts for 2025, published by the Haitian Institute of Statistics and Informatics (IHSI), confirms that Haiti is experiencing its seventh consecutive year of economic decline. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) is projected to contract by 2.7% in 2025, bringing the cumulative decline over seven years to 16%.

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