USA : All Visa Interviews for Foreign Students Suspended

Donald Trump has ordered embassies to temporarily suspend all visa interviews for foreign students and exchange visitors at all U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide.

Launch of a High-Tech Command Center

Today, U.S. Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Jon Piechowski joined the Haitian National Police (HNP) and international partners for the launch of the Communications Command Center (C3i). "A major milestone in supporting the Haitian National Police (PNH) and the Multinational Security Support Mission (MMSS). With funding and support from the United States, Canada, and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Basket Fund, this state-of-the-art system leverages advanced technologies to coordinate and improve security operations. This is a new step in international cooperation and the joint efforts of the PNH and the MMSS to combat terrorist gangs. We stand with Haiti and call for additional global support to restore security in the country."

Kamikaze drones hit the "5 Secondes" gang hard

Kamikaze drone strikes carried out Sunday in the Village-de-Dieu neighborhood, the stronghold of the "5 Secondes" gang, led by Johnson André, alias "Izo," reportedly killed around thirty members of his gang and injured dozens more. "Izo's" residence, his recording studio, and a vehicle filled with weapons and ammunition were reportedly destroyed in the attack, according to Pierre Espérance, Executive Director of the National Human Rights Defense Network (RNDDH).

All ports and customs under State control

Defense Minister Jean Michel Moïse affirms that state authorities have control of all ports and customs in the country, including the Malpasse customs office, which was the target of an armed attack last Friday by a group of heavily armed individuals https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-44999-haiti-news-zapping.html

State Exam Dates

This year, 121,697 candidates are expected for the baccalaureate, 201,475 for the 9th grade, 400 for the family education centers, and 3,000 for the Teacher Training College. The 9th fondamantal year will take place from June 30 to July 3, 2025. Exams for the Teacher Training College and the Family Education Center will take place from June 30 to July 4, 2025. Secondary school graduation exams (NS4) are scheduled for July 14 to 17, 2025.

Launch of Integrity Clubs

Launch of Integrity Clubs https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-41062-haiti-education-launch-of-integrity-clubs-in-schools.html of the Anti-Corruption Unit (ULCC) in schools in the Northeast department. More than 2,000 students were present to bring this transformative initiative to life.

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