Pierre Espérance
Pierre Espérance is the Executive Director of the National Network for the Defense of Human Rights (RNDDH) in Haiti. He is known for his advocacy work in promoting human rights and addressing issues related to governance, justice, and social equity in the country. Recently, he was in the news for confirming the involvement of law enforcement in the use of explosive drones during operations against gangs in Delmas, which raised significant concerns regarding human rights and the conduct of security forces in Haiti.
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Pierre Esperance expects all members of the Transitional Council to leave office on February 7.
WORLD VIEW: The end of the illusion in Haiti - what next?
Bahamas· 2026-02-10
Pierre Esperance, executive director of Haiti’s leading human-rights organisation, expects all members of the Transitional Council to leave office on February 7.
Ronald Sanders | End of illusion in Haiti: What next? | Commentary
Jamaica· 2026-02-07
Pierre Espérance accuses the CPT of wanting to extend its mandate by manipulating the electoral calendar.
Pierre Espérance accuse le CPT de vouloir prolonger son mandat en manipulant le calendrier électoral
Haiti· 2025-11-25Pierre Esperance is the director of the National Network for Human Rights Defense.
Haití, un “Guernica contemporáneo” con pandillas “mejor coordinadas que las fuerzas públicas”
Spain· 2025-09-26
Pierre Espérance is the executive director of the National Network for the Defense of Human Rights who was physically assaulted at the airport.
Rudy Sanon et Pierre Espérance attaqués à l'aéroport international de MiamiHaiti· 2025-08-25
Pierre Esperance explained the context of impunity in which Chérizier operates, highlighting the power of criminal gangs over the police.
Jimmy "Barbacoa" Chérizier, el poderoso líder de las bandas de Haití
Venezuela· 2025-08-13
Pierre Espérance is the Executive Director of the National Network for the Defense of Human Rights in Haiti.
Rencontre entre Albert Ramdin et Pierre Espérance autour des droits humains en HaïtiHaiti· 2025-07-26
Pierre Esperance, the executive director of the National Network for Human Rights Defense in Haiti, commented on the lack of rule of law in the country.
Críticas a Haití por ofensiva aérea “ilegal” contra pandillas
Honduras· 2025-06-28
He is the General Director of the National Network for the Defense of Human Rights (RNDDH).
Drones matan a más de cien presuntos pandilleros en Haití en 48 horas
Dominican Republic· 2025-06-12
Pierre Esperance, who runs a leading human rights organisation in Port-au-Prince, reported that drone attacks targeting gangs have killed more than 200 people.
A desperate Haiti turns to Erik Prince, Trump ally, in fight against gangs – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-06-03
Pierre Esperance, who heads Haiti’s National Network for the Defense of Human Rights, has long considered the gangs as terrorists.
Haiti gangs’ US terrorism designation risks harming most vulnerable, NGOs warn
Guyana· 2025-05-09
Pierre Esperance is the executive director of the National Network for the Defense of Human Rights (RNDDH).
Matan a 35 pandilleros en choques con la PolicíaDominican Republic· 2025-04-25Pierre Espérance is the executive director of the National Network for the Defense of Human Rights (RNDDH) and evaluated the performance of Rameau Normil.
L’absence de leadership au sommet de la PNH pointée du doigt par Pierre EspéranceHaiti· 2025-04-24
Pierre Espérance is the director of the National Network for the Defense of Human Rights (RNDDH) and discusses favoritism in public contracts in Haiti.
Pierre Espérance évoque des cas de favoritismeHaiti· 2025-04-24Pierre Espérance warns the CPT against associating with the BSAP in the fight against insecurity.
Pierre Espérance alerte sur la coopération BSAP-forces de l’ordreHaiti· 2025-04-07Pierre Espérance confirmed rumors of police involvement in an incident involving explosive drones.
La PNH frappe les gangs avec des drones piégés à l'explosifHaiti· 2025-03-08