Historical Timeline of Haiti’s Crisis

1804: Haitian Independence

Haiti becomes the first independent black-led nation in the world and the second independent nation in the Americas after the United States.

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1915-1934: U.S. Occupation

The United States occupies Haiti to stabilize the country and protect American interests, leading to infrastructure development but fostering resentment.

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1957-1986: Duvalier Dictatorship

François “Papa Doc” Duvalier and later his son, Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier, rule Haiti with corruption and human rights abuses.

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1990: Election of Jean-Bertrand Aristide

Aristide is elected as Haiti’s first democratically elected president, focusing on social justice and economic reforms.

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1991: Coup d’État Against Aristide

Aristide is ousted in a military coup, leading to international condemnation and further destabilization.

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1994: U.S.-Led Intervention

The United States leads a multinational force to reinstate Aristide as president, temporarily restoring democratic governance.

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2004: Second Ouster of Aristide

Amid rising violence and economic difficulties, Aristide resigns, plunging Haiti back into political turmoil.

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2010: Devastating Earthquake

A magnitude 7.0 earthquake strikes Haiti, causing over 200,000 deaths and massive infrastructure destruction.

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2016-2021: Jovenel Moïse Presidency

Jovenel Moïse’s tenure is marked by allegations of corruption and increasing gang influence, leading to widespread protests.

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2021: Assassination of President Moïse

President Moïse is assassinated, creating a power vacuum and intensifying gang activities and political chaos.

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2021-2024: Transitional Presidential Council and Rising Gang Violence

The Transitional Presidential Council struggles with rampant gang violence, leading to human rights abuses and massive civilian displacement.

Source: UN Press Release

2024: Current Crisis and International Response

Haiti faces severe political instability and gang violence, with international calls for urgent intervention to address the humanitarian crisis.

Source: UN Press Release