HAITI SAYS NO TO FOREIGN TROOPS

Haiti is not just another crisis; it is the world’s first Black republic, a nation that shattered the bonds of slavery in 1804 and inspired oppressed peoples everywhere.

For more than two centuries, Haiti has faced punishment for its quest for freedom. It was forced to pay reparations to France, invaded by U.S. Marines who looted its gold reserves in 1915, and has remained in poverty due to ongoing foreign interference and exploitation.

Now, in October 2025, history seems to be repeating itself. Kenya has led a United Nations-backed mission with fewer than 1,000 officers on the ground, while gangs continue to control much of Port-au-Prince. Backed by the U.S. and Panama, the U.N. Security Council approved a new "Gang Suppression Force" on September 30, involving up to 5,550 personnel with significant powers to make arrests.

However, Haitians are not remaining silent. In a recent video, community members, displaced families, and even representatives of armed groups voice their concerns. They accuse foreign forces of deception, advancing U.S. agendas, and bringing disease, sexual violence, and increased suffering instead of security. They remind the world of the cholera outbreak introduced by U.N. peacekeepers, the unpunished sexual abuse, and a history of broken promises.

At the same time, Haitians are actively resisting. After months of displacement, many families are returning home, and communities are organising their own security initiatives. Across the country, people assert that no foreign force will bring peace; the solution must come from the Haitian people themselves — not Washington, Paris, or Nairobi.

Haiti has always served as a beacon of hope. The same revolutionary spirit that once defeated an empire still burns brightly today. The question remains: Will the world finally listen to Haitians, or will foreign powers once again relegate Haiti to a colonial narrative?