Lebanese Haitians

Lebanese Haitians (French: Haïtiens libanais; Haitian Creole: Ayisyen Libanè; Arabic: الهايتيين اللبنانيين) are Haitians of Lebanese descent, one of several groups of Arab Haitians. Their history dates back to the late 1800s, when many individuals left Lebanon for the Americas, including Haiti. They are active in a variety of industries, including retail and telecommunications. As of 2010, their population was estimated at 12,000. As a minority with a position of relative power in the Haitian economy, they have faced ethnic discrimination, notably encouraged by gang leader Jimmy Chérizier.