This article provides an overview of recent news in Haiti, including the PNH’s drone operations, an injured Kenyan officer, U.S. deportations of Haitians, Nenel Cassy’s legal situation, the switch to online education at Saint Louis de Gonzague, a U.S. Coast Guard rescue mission, and the Chancellor’s visit to the Miami Consulate.
On March 19, 2025, the Haitian National Police (PNH) spokesperson, Lionel Lazare, refuted claims that the police lacked qualified personnel to operate drones. He noted that over 40 officers have been trained in Mexico and Ecuador, and announced plans for the opening of the PNH’s technology service office. Additionally, Marie Isabelle Salvador, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative, dismissed reports suggesting that the UN had called for the cessation of explosive drone usage against criminal gangs.
On March 18, 2025, during a security operation in Kenscoff, a member of the Kenyan contingent was injured. The officer was promptly evacuated to ASPEN Level 2 Hospital, where he is currently stable. Ombaka JACK, Mission Spokesperson, expressed gratitude to the Haitian community and well-wishers for their support and encouragement.
Despite the ongoing security challenges in Haiti, the United States proceeded with deportations on March 18, 2025. A flight arrived at Cap-Haitien International Airport with 46 deportees, among them 25 individuals with criminal records.
Former senator Nenel Cassy, previously the subject of a wanted notice from the Central Directorate of the Judicial Police (DCPJ) for alleged connections to armed gangs, attended a hearing at the Port-au-Prince prosecutor’s office on March 17, 2025. His lawyer, Fanfan Guérilus, reported that the wanted notice against Cassy has been removed.
On March 18, 2025, the management of the Saint Louis de Gonzague Institution announced a suspension of in-person classes and activities. Beginning March 20, 2025, classes will transition to an online format, with the institution encouraging students to remain at home.
The U.S. Coast Guard reported the rescue of 27 Haitians and three Dominicans, who were attempting to enter the United States illegally. These individuals were abandoned by a human trafficker on Mona Island during their journey on March 15, 2025, and have since been transferred to U.S. Border Patrol for repatriation.
Haitian Chancellor Jean-Victor Harvel Jean-Baptiste visited the Consulate General of Haiti in Miami, where he underscored the importance of enhancing the consular mission’s protective efforts. He emphasized the need for effective community support and the delivery of quality documentation services to Haitian nationals in the area.
The recent developments in Haiti highlight ongoing challenges such as security issues, law enforcement capabilities, and the welfare of Haitian nationals both domestically and abroad. Noteworthy events include the PNH’s advancements in drone operations, the concentrated efforts to stabilize security, and the availability of educational services online due to the current situation. The support from the UN and the U.S. Coast Guard in humanitarian efforts reflects international involvement in Haiti’s pressing matters.
Original Source: www.haitilibre.com
