Child kidnapper arrested

Charles François was arrested by the Port-au-Prince Police for his involvement in the kidnapping of a 6-year-old child in Port-au-Prince, whom he then sequestered in Les Cayes, in the custody of a woman who he claims was his grandmother. Charles François had demanded an amount of 15,000 US dollars as a ransom, after having already received a sum of 25,000 Gourdes via "My cash" in two installments.

PNH : An active member of the "400 Mawozo" killed

An active member of a "400 Mawozo" gang, was fatally injured in exchanges of fire with the police, reinforced by a team from the Corps d'Intervention de Maintien de l'Ordre (CIMO), during an operation in the Duval and Raquette areas (commune of Croix-des-Bouquets).

COP15 : Marine biodiversity, success story for Haiti

Haiti will organize in partnership with The Nature Conservancy, a parallel event to COP15 around the theme: "Caribbean marine biodiversity, celebrating Haiti's success" a panel-style presentation, with discussions and a question-and-answer session on Caribbean progress in marine biodiversity conservation, with a particular focus on country contributions to the Caribbean Challenge Initiative See also: https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-38345-haiti-montreal-cop15-haiti-pleads-for-the-conservation-of-biodiversity.html

50% of gender-based violence reported to the police

In 2022, thanks to the Spotlight initiative, funded by the European Union, 50% of cases of violence against women and girls were reported to the police and to the courts.

The EU welcomes the solidarity of the Dominican Rep. with Haiti

Katja Afheldt, Ambassador of the European Union (EU) in the Dominican Republic declared: "We welcome the support that the Dominican Republic brings to Haiti, because it is a country that is very united with its neighbors and we are very grateful to this Dominican solidarity". Regarding the migration issue and the massive repatriation of Haitians, the diplomat indicated that each country has the right to manage its borders in accordance with its laws and its Constitution but also in compliance with international obligations in terms of human rights..

Complaints against court staff dealt with promptly

The Ministry of Justice informs litigants of all jurisdictions that the Directorate of Judicial Inspection of the Ministry of Justice operates and receives all complaints and grievances against the Magistrates of the Public Prosecutor's Offices or any other member of the judicial staff and administration of all the jurisdictions of the country, who would have behaved contrary to the law. The Ministry assures litigants that arrangements have been made for complaints to be processed within a period not exceeding one month and that they will be informed of the follow-up given.

HL/ HaitiLibre