Haiti News Update: Security Operations, Education Transition, and Deportations
Haiti news highlights the PNH’s drone training efforts, the injury of a Kenyan officer in a security operation, continued deportations by the U.S., developments regarding former senator Nenel Cassy, and the transition to online classes at Saint Louis de Gonzague. Additionally, 27 Haitians and three Dominicans were rescued while attempting to migrate illegally, and Chancellor Jean-Baptiste emphasized community support at the Miami consulate.
The Haitian National Police (PNH), represented by spokesperson Lionel Lazare, has refuted claims that they lack qualified personnel to operate drones. Lazare stated that over 40 officers have undergone drone pilot training in Mexico and Ecuador. He also announced the impending inauguration of a PNH technology service office to further their capabilities. Additionally, Marie Isabelle Salvador, Special Representative of the UN Secretary-General, dismissed media reports asserting a UN call to cease the use of explosive drones against criminal elements as false.
In a security operation conducted in Kenscoff, a member of the Kenyan contingent was injured on March 18, 2025. The officer was promptly evacuated to ASPEN Level 2 Hospital where he is reportedly stable. Ombaka JACK, the Mission Spokesperson, expressed gratitude for the support from Haitians wishing for the officer’s swift recovery.
Despite ongoing security issues, the United States proceeded with deportations on March 18, 2025, landing a flight with 46 Haitians at Cap-Haitien International Airport, among them 25 identified criminals.
Former senator Nenel Cassy appeared before the Port-au-Prince prosecutor’s office on March 17, 2025, in response to a wanted notice linked to alleged connections with armed gangs. His attorney, Fanfan Guérilus, confirmed that the warrant has since been revoked following Cassy’s questioning by Government Commissioner Frantz Monclair.
The Saint Louis de Gonzague Institution has announced the suspension of in-person classes and other activities from March 18, 2025, and will transition to online classes starting March 20, 2025, advising students to remain at home during this period.
The U.S. Coast Guard has reported the rescue of 27 Haitians and three Dominicans attempting to illegally enter the United States. They were rescued on March 15, 2025, after being abandoned by a human trafficker on Mona Island between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
During a visit to the Consulate General of Haiti in Miami, Chancellor Jean-Victor Harvel Jean-Baptiste emphasized the need for enhanced protection for Haitian nationals. He indicated the consulate’s role in providing effective community support and quality documentation services across its jurisdiction, which includes six other U.S. states.
Recent events in Haiti highlight ongoing challenges, including security issues and deportations. The PNH is enhancing its technological capabilities following training in drone operations, while various humanitarian efforts continue amid current circumstances. Additionally, governmental developments concerning former senator Nenel Cassy and the Saint Louis de Gonzague Institution’s pivot to online education reflect the broader societal impacts of these challenges. Ultimately, the Haitian leadership aims to ensure the welfare and protection of its citizens.
Original Source: www.haitilibre.com
