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HAITI HOLDS ELECTIONS AFTER FOUR POSTPONEMENTS; CARICOM WEIGHS RECOGNITION.

Publication: NotiCen: Central American & Caribbean Affairs
Publication Date: 09-FEB-06
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
Haiti held its presidential elections Feb. 7. The event started chaotically, but, in the end, large numbers of people voted. Preliminary results indicate that former President Rene Preval prevailed, but it remains unclear whether he won outright with more than 50% of the total or whether a second round will have to be called. The national scene was tense, and five people died in incidents, but an anticipated explosion of violence did not happen. In one incident, a policeman shot into a crowd and killed a person. The crowd then lynched the officer.

International observers remain concerned. UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan appealed to Haitians to respect the election results. "As the new authorities assume...

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