Arson at Université Soleil d'Haiti, Administration Condemns

The premises of Université Soleil d'Haiti (USH), located in Turgeau, were set on fire on the morning of Saturday, November 1, 2025. The act is believed to be of criminal origin, according to a note published by the institution. However, the perpetrators of this heinous act have not yet been identified.

Founded in 2013 by former senator Jean Renel Sénatus, the university hosted several hundred students, particularly in legal, economic, political, and social sciences. The studios of Radio Télé Émancipation FM were also located on the premises.

The fire completely deprived the institution of its premises, leading to an interruption of its academic activities.

The USH administration condemns this act, which it describes as an attack on the right to education and private investment. The rector, Me Sénatus, thanked those who expressed their solidarity and denounced what he describes as an act of barbarism.

A complaint is to be filed on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the Court of First Instance of Port-au-Prince to demand the opening of an investigation aimed at identifying and prosecuting those responsible.

The university invites its students to contact the administration at +509 3943-2541 for information regarding the resumption of classes in another space to be determined.