"Everything is ready to receive Aristide on Thursday 17 March," as the weekly Haiti. Overthrown in 2004 and forced into exile, the former president is preparing to return to the island "officially and definitively," says the publication. The United States, among others, had lobbied for it yet defers his return, three days before the second round of presidential elections.
The poll will be held under high tension, the two candidates, and Michel Martelly Mirlande Manigat, being at loggerheads.
The poll will be held under high tension, the two candidates, and Michel Martelly Mirlande Manigat, being at loggerheads.
- Aristide's Return to Haiti: A Long Night's Journey Into Day [Zahir shamsery] (24/03/2011)
- Obama has 'deep concerns' over Aristide return (17/03/2011)
- Aristide free to go to Haiti: S. Africa (17/03/2011)
- South Africa: US should discuss Aristide with Haiti (15/03/2011)
- Why Aristide Shouldn't Be Allowed Into Haiti (24/03/2011)
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