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June 25, 2024 11:12:00
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Delayed implementation of criminal law
Following strong protests from numerous civil society groups, Prime Minister Corneille has decided to postpone the entry into force of the decree of 1 March 2020 amending the Criminal Code and the Code of Criminal Procedure, originally scheduled for 24 June 2024. In a special edition of the official gazette Le Moniteur published on Monday 24 June 2024, the entry into force of the decree was postponed to 19 June 2025.
Foreign Affairs: 33 women promoted to ministers
After evaluating the diplomatic personnel’s record and performance, and with the approval of Prime Minister Gary Cornille, Haitian Prime Minister Dominique Dupuy initiated a recall process in several diplomatic missions and promoted 33 women to the position of Head of Diplomatic Missions, so that from now on, 50% of Haitian diplomatic missions will be led by women…a first for Haiti and coinciding with the International Day of Women in Diplomacy.
Kenya: Prime Minister thanks
“On behalf of the Haitian Government and on my own behalf, I would like to pay tribute to the determination of the Government and its people of Kenya to support Haiti in its fight against the insecurity that is corroding society. The Haitian Government and people hope that this multinational mission will be the last one to help Haiti achieve stability, renew its political personnel and restore an effective democracy. Long live people’s unity! Long live Haiti!” said Haitian Prime Minister Gary Cornille.
Distributing thousands of cubic meters of daily necessities
The United Nations Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) has successfully transported and distributed thousands of cubic meters of essential items, including jerry cans, blankets and solar lanterns, which will help alleviate the suffering of people affected by the violence in Haiti.
Refuse dialogue, refuse amnesty for gangs
Me André Michel, spokesman for the radical opposition Democratic and Popular Zone (SDP), “called on the political authorities to reject any dialogue with gang leaders”. He also asked them not to grant amnesty to gangs who “kidnap, rape, murder and plunge thousands of families into poverty”.
The Minister of Sports’ condolences
Devalis Octavius, Minister of Youth, Sports and Civic Action, learned with sadness that former Minister of Sports Marc Robert Germain passed away on June 21, 2024 at the age of 90 https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-42619-icihaiti-obituary-passing-away-of-a-former-member-of-the-haitian-football-federation.html The Ministry expresses its sincere condolences to his family, loved ones and the great Haitian sports family in this difficult situation and wishes to pay tribute to former Minister Marc Robert Germain at his funeral in recognition of his contribution to the sport. Rest in peace!
HL/Haiti Liberty News
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