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Benin–Haiti relations

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Benin-Haiti relations
Map indicating locations of Benin and Haiti

Benin

Haiti

Benin–Haiti relations refers to the current and historical relationship between Benin and Haiti.

Haiti and Benin maintain diplomatic relations with a Haitian office in Cotonou, although Benin does not currently maintain an official diplomatic presence in the country due to the 2010 earthquake. Benin contributed a contingency of 32 police/civilian personnel to MINUSTAH.[citation needed]

The two countries share an extensive cultural history by way of the Atlantic slave trade and the resulting importing of Vodou as a religious force in Haitian society. The earthquake was followed, among many reactions, by an outburst of solidarity prayers in Benin with the victims.[1] Traditional ceremonies were organized to appease the spirits and seek the blessing of ancestors for the Haitians.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Africa helps Haiti earthquake victims". Radio Netherlands Worldwide. 20 January 2010. Archived from the original on 25 January 2010. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
  2. ^ Anonymous (21 October 2011). "Benin: Voodoo rituals to calm the spirits in Haiti". Radio Netherlands Worldwide. Archived from the original on 3 March 2014. Retrieved 13 August 2012.