Recent Developments in Haiti: March 2025 News Zapping

On March 19, 2025, the PNH defended drone training reports, a Kenyan officer was injured in Kenscoff, 46 Haitians were deported, former senator Nenel Cassy faced questioning regarding gang ties, Saint Louis de Gonzague suspended in-person classes for online learning, 27 Haitian migrants were rescued by the U.S. Coast Guard, and Chancellor Jean-Baptiste visited the consulate in Miami.

On March 19, 2025, the Haitian National Police (PNH) spokesperson, Lionel Lazare, refuted claims regarding the absence of qualified drone operators within the force, stating that over 40 officers have been trained in drone piloting in Mexico and Ecuador. In addition, the PNH plans to establish a technology service office. Furthermore, Marie Isabelle Salvador, the UN Secretary-General’s Special Representative, dismissed reports asserting that the UN called for a cessation of explosive drone use against criminal elements as false.

On March 18, 2025, an officer from the Kenyan contingent was injured while conducting a security operation in Kenscoff, located in the Belot region. The injured officer was promptly transported to ASPEN Level 2 Hospital for treatment and is currently stable. Ombaka Jack, the Mission Spokesperson, extended gratitude to the Haitian populace for their support and well-wishes.

Despite ongoing security challenges in Haiti, the United States deported 46 Haitians on March 18, 2025, via flight to Cap-Haitien International Airport. Among those deported were 25 individuals identified as criminals.

Former Senator Nenel Cassy, who was under a wanted notice for alleged connections to armed gangs, appeared before the Port-au-Prince prosecutor’s office on March 17, 2025, following his summons. Government Commissioner Frantz Monclair questioned him, advising that he remain available for court proceedings. According to Mr. Cassy’s lawyer, Fanfan Guérilus, the warrant against his client has since been revoked.

Saint Louis de Gonzague Institution announced the suspension of in-person classes and other activities starting March 18, 2025. Classes are set to resume online via digital platforms, with an urged transition for students to remain at home starting March 20, 2025.

The U.S. Coast Guard successfully rescued 27 Haitians and three Dominicans attempting illegal entry into the United States on March 15, 2025. These individuals were abandoned by a human trafficker on Mona Island, situated between Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic, and were subsequently transferred to U.S. Border Patrol agents.

Chancellor Jean-Victor Harvel Jean-Baptiste visited the Haitian Consulate General in Miami, where he stressed the importance of the consular mission providing enhanced protection, robust community support for compatriots, and high-quality document services across six U.S. states.

The article provides a concise update on recent events in Haiti, including PNH’s drone capabilities, security operations, deportations, and educational adjustments. Noteworthy developments include the single injury of a Kenyan officer, the legal status of former senator Nenel Cassy, and ongoing efforts by the Haitian consulate to support citizens abroad. These updates reflect the challenges and responses of the Haitian government and its international ties.

Original Source: www.haitilibre.com