«Barbecue» wants a representative in the Government

Jean Rebel Dorcénat, the Rapporteur of the National Commission for Disarmament, Dismantling and Reintegration said that Jimmy Cherizier, alias "Barbecue" the leader of the "G-9" gang coalition proposed to the Government to grant an amnesty for him and all members of the G9 to open a humanitarian corridor at the Varreux terminal. In addition to the amnesty "Barbecue" would also like to have a representative in the Government...

Cholera : Dramatic situation at the national penitentiary

The situation at the national penitentiary as of October 11 was 203 suspected cases, 12 confirmed cases and 14 deaths. A treatment center was opened there with a capacity of 40 beds, including 25 beds provided by PAHO/WHO and 10 others by MSF Holland See also : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-37883-haiti-flash-250-increase-in-suspected-cholera-cases-in-72-hours-3-departments-affected.html

Theft of a PNH machine gun and armored vehicle

On the night of October 12 to 13 during an attack by heavily armed individuals from the "Leclerc" sub-police station (Martissant 23) various equipment including a machine gun and several automatic weapons as well as an armored vehicle from the National Police of Haiti (PNH) were stolen. No police were injured. An investigation is opened. Information confirmed by Divisional Inspector Garry Desrosiers Spokesperson for the PNH.

Fuel theft at the Varreux terminal

Late in the evening of Wednesday, October 12, armed individuals broke into the Varreux oil terminal and stole fuel after overpowering security guards.

The US Coast Guard WMEC 904 patrols with the Haitian Coast Guard

The US Coast Guard Cutter Northland (WMEC 904) an 82m long vessel with 100 crew on board including 14 officers), armed with a 76mm/62 caliber OTO Melara Mk 75 naval gun and 2 caliber machine guns .50 (12.7 mm), patrol with the Haitian Coast Guard in the bay of Port-au-Prince.

Crisis : psychological support for women and children

The current crisis in Haiti is psychologically affecting children and women. UNICEF is strengthening the capacity of multipurpose community health workers (ASCP) in first aid to provide psychological support to people in need.

HL/ HaitiLibre