The Minister of the Interior attacked

The Minister of the Interior and Local Authorities (MICT) was the target of a violent attack by heavily armed individuals. Opening a breach in the fence adjoining Street de la Réunion to enter the space, they riddled certain Ministry infrastructures with bullets and set fire to equipment. The shootings and arson attacks hit two generators, central air conditioning ducts and motors, windows and furniture at various levels. At least six vehicles were also destroyed by fire among other damage recorded.

Radio Télévision Caraibes abandons its premises

Radio Télévision Caraibes (RTVC) had to abandon its premises on Street Chavannes due to the escalation of violence in downtown Port-au-Prince. RTVC is now installed in another space in the metropolitan region of Port-au-Prince.

6,800 displaced people housed at Lycée Marie-Jeanne

Nearly 6,800 displaced people, including more than 200 pregnant women, are housed at the Lycée Marie-Jeanne, according to the Directorate of Civil Protection (DPC) in Port-au-Prince, which is launching an appeal to the leaders concerned and members of social organizations in order to provide assistance.

Comments from Anthony Blinken

"Haitians cannot wait longer to find a path to security, stability and democracy. The United States and CARICOM support a clear political transition plan, led by trusted representatives of Haitian society," Secretary Anthony Blinken See also : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-41876-haiti-flash-presidential-transitional-council-some-members-already-known.html

Interference by the international community

Tuesday March 12, 2024, The Caribbean People's Assembly held a conference denouncing the interference of the international community which decided to provide the country with new leaders.

PAHO/WHO alongside the Peace University Hospital

Faced with the current crisis, the Pan American Health Organization and the World Health Organization (PAHO/WHO Haiti) continues to support the Ministry of Public Health and Population through its support to the University Hospital la Paix (HUP) in Delmas 33, on the front line of emergency response. This support provided to the HUP ensures that emergency care is completely free and facilitates the operation of other services.

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