In a sudden announcement, Sunrise Airways has suspended all flights to and from Port-au-Prince, Haiti, citing ‘strictly security reasons.’ The decision, effective immediately, was made to safeguard passengers, crew, and operations amidst an escalating security situation. The airline emphasized that safety remains its top priority and assured the public that no risks would be taken until conditions are deemed fully secure. Passengers affected by the suspension will be contacted directly by the airline’s sales team to arrange rescheduling, credits, or refunds in line with company policies. Sunrise Airways expressed gratitude for passengers’ understanding and reiterated its commitment to safety, transparency, and well-being. While the airline did not specify the exact cause of the suspension, a statement from Haiti’s National Civil Aviation Office (OFNAC) revealed that preliminary investigations indicate a bullet impact on one of Sunrise Airways’ aircraft, resulting in structural damage. OFNAC confirmed that authorities are preparing a detailed report and reaffirmed its dedication to ensuring the safety of air transport in Haiti. For further updates, passengers are advised to visit the airline’s official website or contact customer service.
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Politic : Medellín, a relevant model for Port-au-Prince
In a significant step toward addressing its urban and security challenges, Port-au-Prince has turned to Medellín, Colombia, as a model for renewal. Allwitch Joly, Chief of Staff to Mayor Ralph Youri Chevry, represented the municipality at the international seminar titled ‘The Renaissance of Medellín: Lessons for a Renaissance of Port-au-Prince.’ Organized by the Haiti Renewal Alliance (HRA) on November 21 and 22, 2025, the event brought together experts from Colombia, Haiti, and the diaspora to discuss strategies for revitalizing Haiti’s capital. Joly outlined the severe security crisis in Port-au-Prince, driven by armed groups, economic instability, and mass displacement, which has crippled public services and daily life. He highlighted the Mayor’s office’s efforts, including the establishment of the Port-au-Prince Municipal Security Council (CSMPAP) in January 2025, as a key initiative in local governance. Joly proposed solutions such as securing strategic routes, strengthening the Haitian National Police, supporting youth and vulnerable communities, revitalizing the local economy, and fostering partnerships with civil society and international actors. He emphasized the relevance of Medellín’s approach, which combined dialogue, social urban planning, innovation, and municipal action to reduce insecurity and drive urban renewal. The seminar featured insights from prominent speakers, including former Haitian Minister Reginald Delva and Colombian experts Alejandro Londono, Juan Pablo Ortega, Natalia Castaño, and David Rodriguez. The City Hall expressed gratitude to HRA and confirmed its participation in the program’s next phase, including a study visit to Medellín in early 2026.
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Telecom : Television in Haiti and the 2026 World Cup
On World Television Day, the National Telecommunications Council (CONATEL) of Haiti highlighted the transformative role of television in the nation’s social, cultural, and educational fabric. This annual observance serves as a reminder of television’s power as a medium for reliable information, public dialogue, and national unity. CONATEL also took the opportunity to commend the dedication of Haitian broadcasters, who are striving to modernize infrastructure and enhance programming despite significant challenges. This year’s celebration holds added significance as Haiti marks a historic milestone: the Grenadiers’ qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup on November 18, 2025. This achievement underscores television’s pivotal role in fostering national pride and unity. Haitian broadcasters now face the critical task of ensuring widespread media coverage of the World Cup, bringing the nation together to support their team. CONATEL acknowledges the technical and economic hurdles ahead but pledges its support to ensure every Haitian can partake in this global sporting event. The council also lauded the Grenadiers for their unprecedented success and celebrated the tireless efforts of audiovisual professionals in shaping Haiti’s media landscape.
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Environment : COP30 produces a «minimal» agreement
The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30), held in Belém, Brazil, concluded on November 21, 2025, with a ‘minimal’ agreement that fell short of the ambitious goals set for climate and biodiversity protection. Despite prolonged negotiations extending into the night of November 22, the final consensus was widely regarded as underwhelming, if not a complete failure. The agreement, while bolstering climate finance, only indirectly addressed fossil fuels—oil, gas, and coal—the primary drivers of climate change. Tensions between industrialized and emerging nations, particularly oil and gas exporters, thwarted any binding commitments to phase out fossil fuels. Key elements of the agreement include a pledge to mobilize $1.3 trillion annually by 2035, with a tripling of adaptation funding for developing countries like Haiti. However, the non-binding nature of the measures raises concerns about their tangible impact. International reactions were mixed: the European Union expressed disappointment over the lack of a fossil fuel phase-out plan, while emerging and exporting countries celebrated the avoidance of binding obligations. Civil society organizations and Amazonian Indigenous groups criticized the agreement as ‘insufficient’ in addressing the escalating climate crisis.
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Nippes : Strengthening of security at the Central of inputs and medication
The Nippes Health Directorate (DSNI) in Haiti has launched a comprehensive initiative to bolster the security, transparency, and efficiency of managing medical supplies and medications for healthcare institutions across the department. Spearheaded by Dr. Esther Ceus Dumont, the Departmental Health Director, the initiative includes structural upgrades and enhanced oversight at the Departmental Supply Center (CDAI), a critical hub for storing essential health products provided by the Ministry of Health and its partners.
To further strengthen security, the DSNI has introduced a dedicated video surveillance operator to continuously monitor activities at the CDAI, supplementing the existing camera system. This measure ensures round-the-clock vigilance and safeguards the integrity of medical supplies. Dr. Dumont also convened a meeting with CDAI staff to emphasize the importance of individual and collective responsibility in managing health resources, stressing the need for professionalism and transparency.
Additional measures include upgrading the monitoring system, enhancing physical security around the facility, and providing ongoing staff training on ethical and technical aspects of supply management. These efforts aim to establish stricter controls, improve traceability, and create a secure working environment, ensuring that health products are effectively distributed to institutions and ultimately benefit the local population.
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FLASH : 2 Americans accused of conspiracy against Gonâve Island
In a shocking development, two young men from North Texas have been indicted by a federal grand jury for conspiring to invade Gonâve Island, a Haitian territory with a population of 87,000. Gavin Rivers Weisenburg, 21, of Allen, and Tanner Christopher Thomas, 20, of Argyle, were charged on November 20, 2025, by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Texas. The indictment alleges that between August 2024 and July 2025, the duo plotted to recruit and lead a mercenary force to carry out a violent and depraved invasion of the island. Their plans included purchasing a sailboat, firearms, and ammunition, as well as recruiting homeless individuals from Washington, D.C., to form their unit. The men’s sinister objectives involved murdering all male inhabitants to enslave women and children for sexual exploitation. To execute their plan, Weisenburg and Thomas took concrete steps, such as learning Haitian Creole, enrolling in training courses, and even enlisting in the U.S. Air Force to acquire military skills. Weisenburg also traveled to Thailand to complete a sailing course. Additionally, both men face charges of producing child pornography, a related offense included in the indictment. If convicted of conspiracy to commit murder abroad, they could face life imprisonment, while the child pornography charges carry a potential sentence of 15 to 30 years. The case is the result of a joint investigation by the FBI, the U.S. Air Force Office of Special Investigations, and the Celina Police Department, with Assistant District Attorney Ryan Locker leading the prosecution. The District Attorney’s Office emphasized that an indictment does not equate to guilt, and the defendants are presumed innocent until proven otherwise in court.
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FLASH : Possible deployment of Rwandan security forces in Haiti…
In a significant development on the sidelines of the 46th Ministerial Conference of the International Organisation of La Francophonie (OIF) in Kigali, Rwanda, Haitian Foreign Minister Jean-Victor Harvel Jean-Baptiste engaged in a bilateral meeting with Rwandan Foreign Minister Olivier Jean Patrick Nduhungirehe. The discussions centered on addressing Haiti’s escalating security crisis, which has hindered institutional stability and the prospect of free, credible elections. Both ministers emphasized the urgent need for collaborative efforts to restore peace and order in Haiti. A key focus of the meeting was the potential deployment of Rwandan security forces to support Haitian authorities. This initiative aligns with United Nations Security Council Resolution 2793 (2025), which established the Gang Suppression Force (GSF). The ministers agreed to continue technical and political consultations to finalize the modalities of this deployment, whether within a bilateral or multilateral framework. Additionally, the talks explored the possibility of opening a Haitian diplomatic mission in Kigali and dispatching a Rwandan fact-finding mission to Port-au-Prince. The latter would gather critical data to enhance security cooperation between the two nations in combating criminal gangs and terrorism. This meeting marks a pivotal step in fostering international collaboration to address Haiti’s security challenges.
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FLASH : 13.4% increase in gender-based violence in 1 month
Haiti is grappling with a distressing escalation in gender-based violence, as reported by the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA). Between January and September 2025, the country witnessed a staggering 13.5% increase in such cases, with over 7,400 incidents documented. Sexual violence, constituting slightly more than half of these cases, included nearly two-thirds involving gang rape. Alarmingly, two-thirds of the victims were internally displaced persons, highlighting the vulnerability of displaced populations. Despite these harrowing statistics, humanitarian efforts remain severely constrained. Only 7% of the targeted 833,000 individuals requiring specialized assistance were reached, primarily due to funding shortages and persistent insecurity. The response program faces a 70% funding gap, amounting to $13.5 million out of the required $19 million. This shortfall jeopardizes critical services for nearly 780,000 women and girls, including clinical care, mental health support, legal aid, and the provision of dignity kits. Access challenges further exacerbate the crisis, particularly for women in remote areas and those with disabilities. Nevertheless, humanitarian organizations are intensifying their efforts, offering psychosocial support, medical care, and legal assistance, while conducting over 32,000 awareness sessions and training 560 frontline workers. OCHA remains committed to collaborating with partners and national authorities to ensure victims can access essential services safely.
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Security : High-level meeting of the Technical Working Group with the Haitian National Police
On November 19, 2025, the 5th meeting of the Technical Working Group (TWG) for the Joint Support Programme for the Haitian National Police (PNH) convened at the PNH Headquarters in Clercine. The event, organized by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH), and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), brought together key technical and financial partners, including representatives from Germany, Canada, the United States, Italy, Japan, the European Union, Brazil, France, and Mexico. Vladimir Paraison, Acting Director General of the PNH, chaired the meeting, paying tribute to officers recently killed in the line of duty and providing an update on Haiti’s security challenges. Diallo Oumar, Senior Technical Advisor for UNDP, and Paraison presented progress in strengthening territorial and specialized units, improving equipment and logistics, and developing training and infrastructure. The meeting outlined PNH priorities for the next 12 months, focusing on officer training, increased police presence, and territorial expansion. These efforts aim to address national challenges such as gang eradication, electoral security, and the deployment of the Gang Repression Force (FRG). Partners reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the PNH through the Joint Programme, aligning with national and institutional priorities.
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FLASH : Varreux oil terminal blocked, no shortage but…
Since November 17, 2025, Haiti’s largest fuel depot, the Varreux oil terminal, has faced a critical blockade. Armed groups have taken control of key access routes, including National Route 1, Batimat Road, La Saline, and Route 9, preventing tanker trucks from refueling and delivering to service stations. This disruption has led to dwindling fuel stocks at service stations across the country. Despite no official fuel shortage being reported, some opportunistic service station owners have exploited the situation by inflating prices and spreading rumors of scarcity, prompting consumers to stockpile fuel in yellow jerrycans. In response, the General Directorate of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued a press release on November 20, 2025, assuring the public that sufficient fuel supplies are available nationwide. The Ministry acknowledged localized disruptions caused by non-compliant practices and announced plans to deploy inspection teams across the country. These teams, working in coordination with the Haitian National Police (PNH), will conduct spontaneous checks at service stations and distribution points to enforce pricing regulations and penalize speculative or illegal activities. On November 20, the Ministry’s inspection service already verified fuel availability at over a dozen service stations in the metropolitan area, aiming to maintain order and ensure the proper functioning of the fuel supply system.