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Haiti President assassinated: what next after the death of Jovenel Moise?
Jul 8, 2021
Who's behind the #assassination of #Haiti's #president Jovenel Moise? We'll ask about the overnight attack on his private residence that's also left his wife in critical condition. In a nation that's known coups, revolutions and foreign interventions, to actually kill the sitting president comes as a shock
Jul 8, 2021
Who's behind the #assassination of #Haiti's #president Jovenel Moise? We'll ask about the overnight attack on his private residence that's also left his wife in critical condition. In a nation that's known coups, revolutions and foreign interventions, to actually kill the sitting president comes as a shock
Jovenel Moïse
In 2015, President Michel Martelly designated Moïse as the presidential candidate of the political party Martelly founded, the center-right Haitian Tèt Kale Party (PHTK).[15] In his campaign, Moïse promoted bio-ecological agriculture as an economic engine for Haiti, whose population is over 50% rural.[16] He also expressed support for policies pursued by Martelly: universal education and health care, energy reform, rule of law, the creation of sustainable jobs, environmental protection, and development of Haiti as a destination for ecotourism and agritourism. Moïse received 32.8% of votes in the first round of the 2015 elections held on 15 October 2015, with 54 candidates competing, qualifying for a runoff with the second-place finisher, Jude Célestin.[17][18] However, an exit poll conducted by the Haiti Sentinel reflected Moïse receiving only 6% of the vote, and Célestin and many observers called the results fraudulent.[19][20] Thousands of people took to the streets in violent protests, forcing the postponement of the runoff election.[21] In their wake, the ballot was ultimately annulled in June 2016.[17][22] In February 2016, after incumbent President Michel Martelly stepped down at the end of his term, special elections were held by parliament and installed Jocelerme Privert as interim President until new elections could be held.[23]
On 27 November 2016, election officials said Moïse had won the 2016 election in the first round based on preliminary results, with an estimated voter turnout of 21%, beating out 26 other candidates—four of whom claimed victory, before the official results were announced.[24][25] Jovenel Moïse faced challenges to his mandate, from opposition leaders who believed that Moïse's mandate should end from the date of the inconclusive 2015 elections... quoted from Wikipedia
In 2015, President Michel Martelly designated Moïse as the presidential candidate of the political party Martelly founded, the center-right Haitian Tèt Kale Party (PHTK).[15] In his campaign, Moïse promoted bio-ecological agriculture as an economic engine for Haiti, whose population is over 50% rural.[16] He also expressed support for policies pursued by Martelly: universal education and health care, energy reform, rule of law, the creation of sustainable jobs, environmental protection, and development of Haiti as a destination for ecotourism and agritourism. Moïse received 32.8% of votes in the first round of the 2015 elections held on 15 October 2015, with 54 candidates competing, qualifying for a runoff with the second-place finisher, Jude Célestin.[17][18] However, an exit poll conducted by the Haiti Sentinel reflected Moïse receiving only 6% of the vote, and Célestin and many observers called the results fraudulent.[19][20] Thousands of people took to the streets in violent protests, forcing the postponement of the runoff election.[21] In their wake, the ballot was ultimately annulled in June 2016.[17][22] In February 2016, after incumbent President Michel Martelly stepped down at the end of his term, special elections were held by parliament and installed Jocelerme Privert as interim President until new elections could be held.[23]
On 27 November 2016, election officials said Moïse had won the 2016 election in the first round based on preliminary results, with an estimated voter turnout of 21%, beating out 26 other candidates—four of whom claimed victory, before the official results were announced.[24][25] Jovenel Moïse faced challenges to his mandate, from opposition leaders who believed that Moïse's mandate should end from the date of the inconclusive 2015 elections... quoted from Wikipedia
Police in Haiti say they have killed four gunmen whom they believe were involved in the assassination of president Jovenel Moïse.
Haiti: four dead after police gunfight with suspected killers of president Jovenel Moïse
Police say another two attackers have been detained and that assailants will be ‘killed or captured’
Jul. 8 - Haiti’s security forces have killed four members of a group of “mercenaries” who assassinated President Jovenel Moïse in his home, police chief Leon Charles has said.
“The police is still in combat with the assailants,” Charles said in a televised briefing late on Wednesday, “We blocked them en route as they left the scene of the crime. Since then, we have been battling with them.” Two of the attackers had been detained. Of the rest he said: “They will be killed or captured”.
Haiti’s communications secretary, Frantz Exantus, had earlier said police had arrested the “presumed assassins” without providing any further details. Three police officers held hostage by the suspected gunmen were freed late Wednesday, Charles said.
The killing of Moïse earlier on Wednesday, and the wounding of his wife, was expected to bring more chaos to the unstable Caribbean country already beset by gang violence, soaring inflation and protests by opposition supporters who accused Moïse of increasing authoritarianism.
Interim prime minister Claude Joseph said the police and military were in control of security. The poorest country in the Americas, Haiti has a history of dictatorship and political upheaval.
Speaking on a local radio station, Claude Joseph confirmed that Moïse, 53, had been killed, saying the attack was carried out by an “armed commando group” that included foreigners...
...In a written statement, the US president offered condolences and assistance. “We condemn this heinous act, and I am sending my sincere wishes for first lady Moïse’s recovery,” the statement said. “The United States offers condolences to the people of Haiti, and we stand ready to assist as we continue to work for a safe and secure Haiti.”... more
Haiti: four dead after police gunfight with suspected killers of president Jovenel Moïse
Police say another two attackers have been detained and that assailants will be ‘killed or captured’
Jul. 8 - Haiti’s security forces have killed four members of a group of “mercenaries” who assassinated President Jovenel Moïse in his home, police chief Leon Charles has said.
“The police is still in combat with the assailants,” Charles said in a televised briefing late on Wednesday, “We blocked them en route as they left the scene of the crime. Since then, we have been battling with them.” Two of the attackers had been detained. Of the rest he said: “They will be killed or captured”.
Haiti’s communications secretary, Frantz Exantus, had earlier said police had arrested the “presumed assassins” without providing any further details. Three police officers held hostage by the suspected gunmen were freed late Wednesday, Charles said.
The killing of Moïse earlier on Wednesday, and the wounding of his wife, was expected to bring more chaos to the unstable Caribbean country already beset by gang violence, soaring inflation and protests by opposition supporters who accused Moïse of increasing authoritarianism.
Interim prime minister Claude Joseph said the police and military were in control of security. The poorest country in the Americas, Haiti has a history of dictatorship and political upheaval.
Speaking on a local radio station, Claude Joseph confirmed that Moïse, 53, had been killed, saying the attack was carried out by an “armed commando group” that included foreigners...
...In a written statement, the US president offered condolences and assistance. “We condemn this heinous act, and I am sending my sincere wishes for first lady Moïse’s recovery,” the statement said. “The United States offers condolences to the people of Haiti, and we stand ready to assist as we continue to work for a safe and secure Haiti.”... more
Statement by President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. on the Assassination of President Jovenel Moïse
JULY 07, 2021•STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
We are shocked and saddened to hear of the horrific assassination of President Jovenel Moïse and the attack on First Lady Martine Moïse of Haiti. We condemn this heinous act, and I am sending my sincere wishes for First Lady Moïse’s recovery. The United States offers condolences to the people of Haiti, and we stand ready to assist as we continue to work for a safe and secure Haiti. source form
JULY 07, 2021•STATEMENTS AND RELEASES
We are shocked and saddened to hear of the horrific assassination of President Jovenel Moïse and the attack on First Lady Martine Moïse of Haiti. We condemn this heinous act, and I am sending my sincere wishes for First Lady Moïse’s recovery. The United States offers condolences to the people of Haiti, and we stand ready to assist as we continue to work for a safe and secure Haiti. source form
Haiti - FLASH : What Jovenel Moïse discussed with Donald Trump
Date published on Mar. 26, 2019
Returning from his mini USA/Caribbean summit in Mar-a-Lago, Florida, with US President Donald Trump, President Jovenel Moïse said that, in addition to the issues of regional topics and of interests, he had discussed several issues specific for Haiti with the US President, in particular :
The territory and the maritime borders of Haiti (110,000 km2) which has no surveillance and reinforcement of coastguards in Haiti to fight against smuggling and drug trafficking...
Moïse spoke about the recovery of the army in Haiti and in particular the US embargo imposed on Haiti on the purchase of weapons of war. Trump kicked in touch by avoiding talking about the army in Haiti "He took note to see how strengthen equipment and training elite units of the national police..."
Moïse said he had discussed at length investments, saying he had made it clear to the US President that Haiti was looking for foreign direct investment to help develop major projects in the sector of energy and agriculture, but that Haiti no longer wanted to be a humanitarian destination.
According to the Head of State, Trump would have been very interested in the energy sector and promised to support the 24/24 power project in Haiti. Regarding investments in agriculture, after having exposed to the US President agricultural potential in Haiti, Trump would have expressed interest in establishing partnerships with US companies via the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) the US Development Finance Agency. A "priority status" will be granted to Haiti and in the next 3 months a high-level delegation from OPIC will visit Haiti to explore investment opportunities.
In terms of tourism, the Head of State claims to have asked his American counterpart to remove Haiti from the list of countries at risk and avoid, list where Haiti has been since February 14th. Moïse said that the US President had promised to remove Haiti from alert level 4, however Moïse can not say when this measure will take effect...
It only remains to wait to see... knowing what the promises of the American President are worth, its unpredictable side and its frequent changes of ideas...
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https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-26948-haiti-flash-usa-raises-to-maximum-travel-advisory-levels-for-haiti.html
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https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-23263-haiti-flash-trump-chancellor-rodrigue-convenes-the-american-diplomat-diallo.html
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-23259-haiti-flash-haitian-government-s-reaction-to-president-trump-s-remarks.html
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Date published on Mar. 26, 2019
Returning from his mini USA/Caribbean summit in Mar-a-Lago, Florida, with US President Donald Trump, President Jovenel Moïse said that, in addition to the issues of regional topics and of interests, he had discussed several issues specific for Haiti with the US President, in particular :
The territory and the maritime borders of Haiti (110,000 km2) which has no surveillance and reinforcement of coastguards in Haiti to fight against smuggling and drug trafficking...
Moïse spoke about the recovery of the army in Haiti and in particular the US embargo imposed on Haiti on the purchase of weapons of war. Trump kicked in touch by avoiding talking about the army in Haiti "He took note to see how strengthen equipment and training elite units of the national police..."
Moïse said he had discussed at length investments, saying he had made it clear to the US President that Haiti was looking for foreign direct investment to help develop major projects in the sector of energy and agriculture, but that Haiti no longer wanted to be a humanitarian destination.
According to the Head of State, Trump would have been very interested in the energy sector and promised to support the 24/24 power project in Haiti. Regarding investments in agriculture, after having exposed to the US President agricultural potential in Haiti, Trump would have expressed interest in establishing partnerships with US companies via the Overseas Private Investment Corporation (OPIC) the US Development Finance Agency. A "priority status" will be granted to Haiti and in the next 3 months a high-level delegation from OPIC will visit Haiti to explore investment opportunities.
In terms of tourism, the Head of State claims to have asked his American counterpart to remove Haiti from the list of countries at risk and avoid, list where Haiti has been since February 14th. Moïse said that the US President had promised to remove Haiti from alert level 4, however Moïse can not say when this measure will take effect...
It only remains to wait to see... knowing what the promises of the American President are worth, its unpredictable side and its frequent changes of ideas...
Related Articles :
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-27267-haiti-flash-trump-strategy-could-weaken-the-cohesion-of-the-caribbean-region.html
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-27259-haiti-flash-at-the-usa-caribbean-mini-summit-trump-promises-with-implicit-conditions.html
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-26948-haiti-flash-usa-raises-to-maximum-travel-advisory-levels-for-haiti.html
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-23314-haiti-politic-official-reaction-of-the-haitian-senate-on-the-words-of-trump.html
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-23263-haiti-flash-trump-chancellor-rodrigue-convenes-the-american-diplomat-diallo.html
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-23259-haiti-flash-haitian-government-s-reaction-to-president-trump-s-remarks.html
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-19950-haiti-politics-remarks-of-jovenel-moise-on-president-donald-trump.html
