POU OKAP POU AYITI Expresses its Indignation on the Occasion of the Flag Celebration in the Country's Second City

While the Haitian government announced the organization of flag celebration festivities in Cap-Haïtien, the organization POU OKAP POU AYITI raises its voice to denounce the poor state of the city of Cap.

In a public statement, the organization denounces the passivity and silence of authorities regarding the Haitian crisis, and particularly, concerning the dilapidation of institutions and the State in general.

The flag celebration, traditionally organized in the city of Archaie, was relocated to Cap due to insecurity. Recognizing the city's historical, cultural, and tourist potential, POU OKAP POU AYITI denounces the city's mismanagement which has led to the dilapidation of road infrastructure, piles of garbage littering the streets, and blackouts, to name but a few. It questions the merits of this initiative, even as problems remain the daily reality for the city's inhabitants: can the celebration of the bicolor flag be reduced to a simple parade and speeches without concrete actions?

As we celebrate 222 years of our bicolor flag, it is time for the authorities in place to become aware of their responsibilities and act accordingly to guarantee the stability and well-being of the population they are supposed to serve.