Clash in Petite Rivière de l'Artibonite

During the night of Friday to Saturday, July 5, heavily armed men, identified by witnesses as members of Savien's "Gran Grif" gang, attempted to re-enter the town center of Petite Rivière de l'Artibonite. The offensive was repelled by law enforcement in violent exchanges of fire throughout the night, plunging the population into fear, forcing residents to stay indoors.

Ugandan Army Ready to Engage in Haiti

On Saturday, July 5, 2025, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, a controversial figure and Commander of the Ugandan Land Forces, known for his shocking statements in the media and his political ambitions, declared his readiness to commit the Ugandan army to the Multinational Mission in Haiti. "If the UN or the United States extends us a formal invitation, we are ready to intervene immediately and restore security in Haiti within 30 days."

Haiti at the 49th CARICOM Meeting

Transitional Presidential Advisor Laurent Saint-Cyr will participate in the 49th meeting of the CARICOM Conference of Heads of State and Government, which will be held from July 6 to 8, 2025, in Jamaica. During this important meeting, the situation in Haiti will be at the heart of the discussions. Laurent Saint-Cyr will continue his advocacy for increased support for the Multinational Mission and national security forces.

USA : Happy Holidays

As part of the celebration of the 249th anniversary of the independence of the United States, on July 4th, 2025, Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, on his own behalf and on behalf of the government, extends his warmest wishes to the American people, to His Excellency the President of the United States, and to the United States Embassy in Haiti. The Head of Government pays tribute to the history, founding values, and decisive contribution of the United States to international peace and stability. He reaffirms our country's unwavering commitment to the friendship that unites our two nations and expresses the hope that this special relationship will continue to strengthen in the service of the ideals of freedom, security, and shared progress. See also : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-45269-haiti-249th-independence-day-speech-by-us-ambassador-wooster.html

Lascahobas : 1,649 candidates will retake the final exams

While waiting for the situation to return to normal, Yves Roblin, Director General of the Ministry, indicated that the Mathematics, Aesthetic and Artistic Education (EEA), and Spanish exams will be resumed as soon as possible for the 1,649 candidates from the Lascahobas seat who were unable to sit the final exams due to the armed violence. In the meantime, the Ministry will quickly begin marking the exams. See also : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-45266-haiti-flash-official-exams-2024-2025-death-of-two-candidates-video.html

Taekwondo : 2 more gold medals for Haiti

"A huge congratulations to taekwondo athletes Jessica, Ava, and Sean, who each won gold in their respective categories at the AAU (Amateur Athletic Union) National Championships in Salt Lake City. Your hard work, determination, and perseverance paid off. You represented Haiti with excellence, and we are all very proud of you." Haitian Taekwondo Federation.

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