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Aristide Op Ed.

Staff — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 21:18:42 +0000

What’s remarkable about the statement former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide issued from exile this week is the benign self-image it tries to convey. Aristide, who has been living in South Africa since being forced out of Haiti during his second presidency in 2004, says he wants to come home to “contribute to serving my Haitian sisters and brothers as a simple citizen in the field of education.” So, he’s really just “Father Titid,” folks, the kindly former Roman Catholic priest.

Aristide Op Ed.

Travel Warning issued for Haiti.

Staff — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 21:13:07 +0000

U.S. citizens are advised against all but essential travel to Haiti because of the high risk of crime, including kidnapping, the U.S. State Department warned.

Travel Warning Issued for Haiti.

Haiti to investigate Duvalier’s Human Rights Violations.

Staff — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 21:09:27 +0000

Pressure mounted on ousted dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier Friday, as a rights group said Haitian officials were opening a probe into alleged torture and killings during his 15-year rule.

Haiti To Investigate Duvalier’s Human Rights Violations.

Money may have motivated Baby Doc’s return to Port Au Prince.

Staff — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 21:03:48 +0000

The surprise return to Haiti of ousted dictator Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier may have been part of a plan to unlock $5.7 million held in Swiss bank accounts.

Money may have Motivated Baby Doc’s return to Port Au Prince.

Rebuilding Haiti’s Economy

Staff — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:37:38 +0000

Billions of dollars have been pledged to the recovery and reconstruction effort in Haiti.

Rebuilding Haiti’s Economy