As the President of the Greater Haitian American Chamber of Commerce, I feel compelled to address the devastating and violent situation continuing in Haiti. Our beloved country is enduring a profound period of turmoil at the hands of armed terrorist groups carrying out unspeakable acts on innocent citizens without provocation.

It’s with a heavy heart that I make this statement, but it’s important to visualize the reality of watching a neighbor or family member cry out for help while their life is expiring in front of you and you’re powerless to save them. To live day and night with a fear that you may find the same fate yet still need to persevere to continue providing a life and wellbeing to your family and loved ones. The blatant disregard for life exhibited by these armed groups is utterly unacceptable and defies the very essence of human decency.