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Top Haiti Internet Provider Partially Restores Network After Fire

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Digicel, one of Haiti’s primary internet service providers, has partially restored its network following a fire near the capital that caused widespread outages. According to Jean-Philippe Brun, the local director for Digicel, teams worked continuously to repair the damage, and one of three affected fiber-optic links was already re-established within hours. He confirmed that all connections were expected to be fully restored by the end of the day.

The outage affected the country’s internet services, with Digicel and state-owned NATCOM being the main operators. Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, has been severely impacted by ongoing armed gang violence, which has also led to the collapse of various state services and institutions. The country has been struggling with basic infrastructure issues, as demonstrated in September when protests at the national hydroelectric plant led to temporary shutdowns, forcing locals to rely on solar batteries and generators for power.

 

U.N. Chief Decries Lack of Accountability for UN Staff Killings in Gaza

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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticized the failure to hold those responsible for the deaths of U.N. staff and aid workers in Gaza accountable, calling it “totally unacceptable” in an interview with Reuters. Guterres emphasized the need for effective investigations into the deaths of nearly 300 humanitarian workers, most of whom were U.N. staff, amidst the ongoing conflict in Gaza.

Guterres condemned the humanitarian situation in Gaza, citing violations of international law and inadequate protection of civilians as Israel retaliates against Hamas. While Israel claims it targets militants, Guterres called for more robust investigations into civilian casualties, including aid workers.

The U.N. Secretary-General also expressed concerns about Haiti, where armed gangs have created a humanitarian crisis. Guterres said a U.N. peacekeeping force would not be suitable for the country’s current unrest and criticized the slow response to Haiti’s request for international assistance.

Looking ahead to the U.N. General Assembly, Guterres described the global situation as chaotic, citing the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine as having no peaceful solutions in sight.