Haiti: Anti-corruption march in Port-au-Prince August 7

Event

Several civil society organizations have organized a march on Tuesday, August 7, in Port-au-Prince, to demand government accountability and denounce wasteful spending. Participants will gather at 10:00 (local time) at Place Jean-Jacques Dessalines and march on Rue Champ de Mars, ending in front of the Parliament building. Heightened security measures and localized traffic disruptions are expected along the march route and near the demonstration sites.

Context

The demonstration comes in response to recent revelations of excessive spending by senators that have caused widespread criticism from civil society organizations.

Advice

Individuals in Port-au-Prince are advised to avoid all protests and demonstrations as a precaution and obey all instructions issued by the local authorities.