Theme: Mr. Marcelin

Lawyers inspecting burnt houses owned by Haitian nationals

Following Hurricane Luis, the houses of foreigners were burned by the French government and the Saint-Martin city hall. An investigation was led by a number of French activist organizations that led to lawsuits against the government and the town hall. December 7, 1995

Mr. Marcelin standing by his house

Mr. Marcelin standing by his house that was burnt down by the French government on October 9, 1995. December 5, 1995

Mr. Marcelin’s Portrait

Portrait of Mr. Marcelin, whose property was burnt down by the French government on October 9, 1995.  Mr. Marcelin filed a lawsuit against the French government following the destruction of his house. December 5, 1995

Mr. Marcelin’s house set on fire by the city hall

Following Hurricane Luis, the city hall of Saint-Martin and the French government illegally set a number of Haitian nationals’ homes on fire to make them leave the island. October 9, 1995