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