Tragedy at the Citadelle Laferrière: Statement from the Office of the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator
13 April 2026
In the wake of the tragedy at the Citadelle Laferrière, the Office of the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator bows in respect to the memory of the victims and reaffirms its commitment to standing alongside Haiti
Port-au-Prince, 13 April 2026 – The Office of the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Haiti expresses its profound sadness following the tragedy that occurred at the Citadelle Laferrière on 11 April 2026. According to the latest provisional report issued by the Ministry of Culture and Communication, a crowd surge resulted in the deaths of around thirty people and left several dozen others injured.
Speaking through the Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator, Ms. Nicole Boni Kouassi, the Office in Haiti extends its deepest condolences to the bereaved families. It also expresses its solidarity with the Government of Haiti and with the Haitian people as a whole.
The Office of the United Nations Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator pays solemn tribute to the memory of the victims and calls for survivors to receive appropriate medical care and adequate support. It reaffirms its commitment to continuing to support Haiti during this particularly difficult period, marked by multiple, persistent and deeply challenging crises.
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Jefferson Belizaire
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