Lebanese Haitians
| Total population | |
|---|---|
| 12,000[1][2] | |
| Regions with significant populations | |
| Haiti | |
| Languages | |
| French, Haitian Creole[a] | |
| Related ethnic groups | |
| Arab Haitians |
| Part of Lebanese cedar ) |
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Lebanese Haitians are
History
This immigration has continued into more recent times, and in 2010, there were estimated to be 8,000 Lebanese Haitians. Many are active in the retail and telecommunications industries, trading pearls, owning stores (especially supermarkets), and working as engineers. After the 2010 Haiti earthquake, Lebanese engineers employed by Digicel worked to repair the damaged telecommunications network, including two who were on leave in Lebanon and returned to help their colleagues in Haiti.[6]
Demographics
The 12,000[1] or so Lebanese Haitians are part of a larger Arab Haitian community, the largest subgroup of which being Syrian Haitians. As of 2010, the total population of Haiti was estimated at 10 million.[6]
Discrimination
After the
A 2022 report by the
Notable Lebanese Haitians
- Michelle Buteau, American-born comedian and television host of partial Haitian Lebanese descent through her father[10]
- Robert Malval, Prime Minister of Haiti (1993−1994)[11]
See also
Notes
- ^ Given as languages used by Arab Haitians in general by the Library of Congress Country Studies.[3]
References
- ^ a b c iLoubnan (2009). "Geographical distribution of Lebanese diaspora". Ya Libnan. Archived from the original on 18 May 2021. Retrieved 17 May 2021.
- ^ "Les Libanais à l'heure du désastre haïtien". lorientlejour. Archived from the original on 23 January 2024. Retrieved 23 January 2024.
- ^ Haggerty, Richard A. (1989). "The Upper Class". Haiti: A Country Study. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ Fersan, Eliane (19 April 2010). "Syro-Lebanese Migration (1880-Present): "Push" and "Pull" Factors". Middle East Institute.
- ^ Augustin, Noah (19 May 2022). "A brief history of Haiti as a destination for groups seeking refuge". The Haitian Times. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ a b Hossary, Nagia (29 January 2010). "Arabs' history of immigration to Haiti dates to the 19th century". Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 31 January 2014.
- ^ "Haiti crime boss threatens Syrian and Lebanese businesses following president's assassination". Middle East Monitor. 14 July 2021. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ Anderson, Jon Lee (17 July 2023). "Haiti Held Hostage". The New Yorker. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ "2022 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Haiti". United States Department of State. 2022. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ Raiford, Tiffany (20 April 2021). "10 Things You Didn't Know about Michelle Buteau". TVovermind. Retrieved 16 October 2023.
- ^ "New Top Minister Vows He Will End Haiti's 'Madness'". Sun Sentinel. 31 August 1993. Archived from the original on 2 February 2014. Retrieved 23 June 2023.
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