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flag Haiti marked 222 years since independence with a subdued ceremony amid ongoing gang violence and instability.

flag On November 18, 2025, Haiti commemorated the 222nd anniversary of the Battle of Vertières, the final victory in its fight for independence, with a subdued ceremony in Port-au-Prince due to ongoing insecurity. flag Officials, including President Laurent Saint-Cyr and Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, framed the current struggle against armed gangs as a modern-day battle for national survival, emphasizing the need for unity, security, and resilience. flag The event honored revolutionary leaders, featured a wreath-laying at the MUPANAH monument, and included cultural performances. flag Despite widespread violence, displacement, and humanitarian crises, the commemoration reaffirmed Haiti’s enduring spirit and the international community’s continued support for stability and democratic progress.

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