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Haiti

The Republic of Haiti is a country located on the western half of the island of Hispaniola, in the Caribbean Sea. It borders the Dominican Republic to the East.

Haiti is a former Spanish and later French colony that declared independence in 1804. It was ruled by a series of authoritarian governments for much of the 20th century. Its capital and largest city is Port-au-Prince. With over 10 million inhabitants, it's the second-most-populous Caribbean country. This page collates all of DW's content on Haiti.

Anti-corruption protests spreading across the world 23.01.2020

People around the world are showing their rage at corrupt officials and political systems. They're protesting on the streets in Haiti, in Lebanon, in Israel and Romania.
Haiti | Gedenkan an Erdbeben 2010

Haiti marks 10 years since devastating earthquake 12.01.2020

More than 300,000 people were killed when a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck near the capital, Port-au-Prince. Survivors received little of the more than $10 billion in aid that Haiti supposedly received in the aftermath.
BG Hiti Fabienne Menelas, Wisnetine Actilus

Haiti struggles 10 years after catastrophic earthquake 11.01.2020

A decade after an earthquake leveled buildings in Haiti in January 2010, many people in the country still struggle against poverty and corruption. But there is still some hope that change is coming.
Haiti Proteste

Haiti's president warns of humanitarian crisis as protesters demand resignation 18.11.2019

Jovenel Moise has urged the international community to step in and prevent a "humanitarian crisis" erupting in the Caribbean island nation. Meanwhile, his opponents have taken to the streets and want him to step down.

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UN ends peacekeeping mission in Haiti as protests continue 16.10.2019

The United Nations Security Council has ended 15 years of peacekeeping and justice operations in Haiti. Officials have voiced regret that Haiti's economic, political and social woes continue.
Haiti Erneut Demonstrationen gegen den Präsidenten

Haiti: Artists join thousands in anti-government protest 14.10.2019

Thousands of people have joined the Haitian art community to demand that embattled President Jovenel Moise step down. Crippling fuel shortages have sparked weeks of unrest in the impoverished Caribbean country.
Haiti Proteste & Ausschreitungen in Port-au-Prince

Haiti: Thousands rally against president, clash with police 05.10.2019

Thousands of protesters have marched through the Haitian capital in one of the largest rallies in an ongoing push to oust President Jovenel Moise. At least two people were shot amid unconfirmed reports of deaths.
Haiti Port-au-Prince | Anti-Regierungsproteste & Ausschreitungen

Haiti fuel shortages spark violent protests 21.09.2019

Crippling fuel shortages have triggered large anti-government protests in Haiti, bringing cities to a standstill. Angry demonstrators are demanding President Jovenel Moise step down amid corruption allegations.
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WorldLink: Navigating dangerous territory 09.08.2019

This week: A new tactic Hong Kong protesters are using to outsmart the police, an exclusive look behind the walls of a Cambodian prison and catching up with a budding new industry in Canada. Plus: a closer look at homelessness in Manchester, and ecological farms in Haiti.
Haiti Farmer Klimawandel

Living Planet: Haiti's ecological farmers 25.07.2019

In the aftermath of natural disasters, decades of political crisis and facing an increasingly unpredictable climate, farmers in Haiti are turning to ecological farming methods to hold onto their livelihoods. Some see it as the only way to feed their families and continue farming in the face of climate change.
Jovenel Moise Präsident Haiti

Haiti: President Jovenel Moise nominates fourth prime minister 23.07.2019

President Jovenel Moise has failed three times to get his choice for prime minister through parliament. The latest name is Fritz-William Michel, according to social media, as the UN looks on.

Haiti Farmer Klimawandel

World in Progress: Haiti's ecological farmers 12.06.2019

Challenged by the aftermath of natural disasters, decades of political crisis and an increasingly unpredictable climate, some farmers in Haiti now employ ecological farming methods to feed their families.
Haiti Port au Prince Anti Regierungsproteste

Haiti: Anti-corruption protesters burn tires, block roads 09.06.2019

Thousands of demonstrators denouncing corruption have called for the resignation of President Jovenel Moise in further protests over reported misuse of funds. He formerly headed a firm under scrutiny by state auditors.
Darfur Flüchtlingslager in Zam Zam

World in Progress: After the Escape 13.03.2019

This week on the show: Nicaraguans living in exile push for political change in their home country, refugees with disabilities launch their own businesses in a Kenyan camp, and a teenager recounts her escape from Boko Haram.

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World in Progress: Why Clairin is known as 'the spirit of Haiti' 13.03.2019

If you've ever been to Haiti, you'll have come across their national drink: Clairin. A rum made from pure sugar cane, it's produced all over the island by artisanal producers, some so tiny they only make enough for family and close friends. Dany Mitzman met one of them while he was in Italy promoting the drink they've dubbed "the spirit of Haiti."

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From Haiti to Madagascar: The world's forgotten crises 21.02.2019

Crises and disasters threatened more than 132 million people in 2018, and many of them hardly made the headlines. The Care aid organization looks at humanitarian issues that were underreported last year.
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