Carrefour area of ​​the airport, ransacked, looted and burned

On Monday, November 18, 2024, heavily armed members of the "Viv Ansanm" coalition sowed terror and ransacked the Airport Crossroads area, looted and burned several homes and businesses, including "Safari Motors". Delmas 11, 13, 18, 19, 24 and 30 were also affected by this outbreak of violence. The PNH intervened to try to limit the criminal acts of these lawless individuals...

Spirit Airlines, in difficulty

The American low-cost airline Spirit Airlines, in financial difficulties for several months, placed itself on Monday, November 18 under the protection of Chapter 11 of the American bankruptcy law. Flights, ticket sales, reservations and other operations are continuing normally, the company reported on its website on Monday, November 18. In addition, Spirit announced that it had reached an agreement with a majority of its creditors to be able to remain in the low-cost flight market. To be continued...

Risk of shortage of pharmaceutical products

Haiti depends on imports for nearly 70% of its pharmaceutical needs. The almost total closure of ports and airports further complicates the supply. “If the situation continues, pharmaceutical depots will soon no longer be able to supply health centers, threatening the continuity of treatment for thousands of patients,” said Pierre Hugues Saint-Jean, President of the Association of Pharmacists of Haiti.

Condolences from the French Ambassador

"Condolences to the families of the victims of the atrocities committed by criminal gangs in Port-au-Prince. Thoughts for the thousands of people forced to leave their homes. Full support for the PNH, the FAd’H and the Multinational Mission who are courageously fighting criminals," declared Antoine Michon, Ambassador of France to Haiti.

The UN calls for safe, sustainable and unhindered humanitarian access

The UN calls for an end to the escalation of violence, and calls for "safe, sustainable and unhindered humanitarian access," as well as the protection of populations in Haiti. It emphasizes that recent developments in insecurity continue to worsen the humanitarian crisis.

69th anniversary of Morocco’s independence

"On this November 18, 2024, we proudly celebrate the 69th anniversary of Morocco’s independence, a historic date marking the resilience, sovereignty and unity of this great people. Haiti salutes the bonds of friendship and cooperation that unite our two Nations, built on common ideals of freedom and dignity. Happy Holidays to all our Moroccan brothers and sisters," Natalie Fourcand, Chargée d'Affaires a.i at the Embassy of Haiti to the Kingdom of Morocco.

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