Haiti Briefings on Natural Disasters and/or the Haiti Earthquake
Fed Up with Violence (HB33)
In Creole, there are many ways to express a dilemma. But these days, most Haitians would probably tell you that
Collapse of Parliament Heralds Aristide Comeback (HB32)
The political crisis, simmering for the best part of two years, finally came to the boil in January. Parliamentary elections
Old Tricks, New Dog: US ‘Democracy Enhancement’ (HB31)
It is common knowledge that the United States uses covert operations and the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) to destabilize and
Hurricane George – Coup de Grace (HB30)
Rain brought by Hurricane George began to fall on the treeless mountainsides of Haiti on September 22. That night, the
US Makes a Mockery of Justice (HB29)
In a July interview with the US magazine, Emerge, Emmanuel Constant, the leader of the FRAPH death squad that murdered hundreds
Reappraising Vodou (HB28)
This special edition Haiti Briefing features an in-depth background on vodou, the religion of Haiti. Vodou is a major feature
Crack Appears in New Police Force (HB27)
Drug alert deepens as rocks of crack cocaine are found on sale in Cité Soleil.
Morale-Boosting Soccer Triumph (HB26)
While the political crisis deepened, with still no Prime Minister and half of the ministers of state also resigning, Haitians
What a Foul-Up (HB25)
In the April elections for nine Senators and 700 seats on new local assemblies only 5% of the registered electorate cast
Teachers and Pupils Strike (HB 24)
School students and teachers from the state education sector took their protests to the street in May. Almost everywhere throughout
Lavalas Splits, Violence Increases (HB23)
The ‘gran manjè‘ – literally the big eaters – are the ‘fat cats’, the corrupt politicians, the government bureaucrats and
Protests Leave Lavalas Shaking (HB22)
Roadblocks, demonstrations and strikes – during the month of January generalised discontent was channelled into action in a wave of
The forgotten victims of Haiti’s earthquake
The forgotten victims of Haiti’s earthquake Source: CNN World January 10, 2014 Report by Chiara Linguori, Special to CNN. Article
HSG calls for an end to inhumane camp evictions
STOP INHUMANE EVICTION OF HAITI EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS. One the greatest scandals currently going on in Haiti is the increasing number of
Four Years On: Post-Earthquake Facts and Figures
Four Years On: Post-Earthquake Facts and Figures All information supplied courtesy of Amnesty International Haiti: Displaced people still leave in
Campaign for the Rights of those Displaced by Earthquake
Campaign for the Rights of those Displaced by Earthquake. On 18 July 2010 the Haiti Support Group launched its campaign
Beverly Bell on Disaster Capitalism in Haiti
Beverly Bell on Disaster Capitalism in Haiti. HSG from George Washington University, Washington DC, 11-04-2011 To Foggy Bottom, the appropriately
Infographic. Still in Shock: Haiti after the Earthquake
Infographic. Still in shock: Haiti after the earthquake Why Haiti is still suffering after the 2010 earthquake. On 12 January 2010, Haiti
Reconstructing Haiti: Our Comments
Reconstructing Haiti: Our Comments Haiti Support Group Executive Committee members Andy Leak and Mario Gousse took part in an expert
Aid and reconstruction in Haiti: A panel discussion to mark the anniversary of the 2010 earthquake
Tuesday, January 22, 2013 – 5:00pm At University of London, School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) Panel discussion with:
Assembly plants are no quick fix after the quake
HSG from Port-au-Prince, 12-09-2011 Recently, Antèn Ouvriye (Workers Antenna) organized a conference in Port-au-Prince on the application of the minimum
The Earthquake. Our Assessment
The earthquake of 12 January – our assessment The earthquake, measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale was a natural phenomenon. However,
No New Beginning as yet Haiti experts tell Washington
HSG reporting from Washington DC, 22-09-2011 To the cavernous Washington D.C. Convention Center for the Congressional Black Caucus’ Annual Legislative
Voice from Haiti: “We’re Tired of Living in Tents”
Voice from Haiti: “We’re Tired of Living in Tents” HSG reporting from Port-au-Prince, 03-10-2011 “We are people! We want homes,”