Secretary's Remarks: Interview With Wendell Theodore of Radio Metropole

Secretary's Remarks: Interview With Wendell Theodore of Radio Metropole
Mon, 31 Jan 2011 06:21:50 -0600

Interview With Wendell Theodore of Radio Metropole

Interview

Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State

Ambassador's Residence

Port-au-Prince, Haiti

January 30, 2011

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QUESTION: Mrs. Secretary of State, thank you for answering my questions. Several political parties and organizations have accused the U.S. Government of exerting unfair pressure on Haiti on government and electoral council to (inaudible) the OAS recommendations. And as a matter of fact, some visas have been revocated, and there will be also (inaudible) to cut aid to the country. What is your reaction to those accusations?

SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, it’s regrettable that for political purposes anyone would make such accusations. I’m here to show solidarity with the Haitian people, to reaffirm our commitment to Haiti’s reconstruction and development, and to speak out for the right of Haitians to have their voices and their votes heard and respected.

I think the post-election crisis that must be resolved in order for Haiti to move forward is a decision that must be left to the Haitian people. But the Haitian Government asked the OAS, an independent group, to bring technical experts to Haiti to analyze the vote. And they made their recommendations, which we and the entire international community – Canada, Brazil, France, the United Nations, the European Union – everyone who looked at it agrees with the soundness of the OAS.

So I would hope that the efforts by the international community to help Haiti’s democracy develop and to help Haiti deal with the challenges of the earthquake and poverty would be viewed as an effort genuinely to give a better life to the people of Haiti.

With respect to the visa issue, I cannot comment on any individual visa. But I can say that when credible information is presented about a person’s connection with their home country or information about violence or fraud or other matters of concern, there are legal requirements that have to be followed in our country.

QUESTION: Secretary of State, you have met (inaudible) elections. What came out of the meeting? Can people expect a quick resolution (inaudible)?

SECRETARY CLINTON: I wanted to meet with the three leading candidates to hear for myself what they thought was the best way forward. Again, this is a decision that must be made by Haitians, not by the international community. But I do think it’s important that whatever decision is made reflect the will of the majority of Haitian voters. And we are hoping that that will be the decision.

QUESTION: President Preval has announced that he will not leave office on February 7 as it is prescribed by the constitution but will remain in office until May 14. In light of this, what is the U.S. position in regard to this?

SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, the United States is advised by Haitian experts that there are certain requirements in the constitution. But decisions, according to the law and constitution of Haiti, must be left up to Haitians to decide. What is important is that there be a peaceful, orderly transition from President Preval to whomever is the next president. The Haitian people deserve that. They need a new president to be chosen so that the work can continue.

QUESTION: How does the U.S. react to the return of Jean-Claude Duvalier, and your reaction to the possibility of Aristide’s return to Haiti?

SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, we don’t know why President Duvalier came back. We know that the people of Haiti have outstanding grievances that may require action in the courts of law, but that is up to Haiti. We want to support what the Haitian Government and the people decide to do. And I don’t know what, if any, plans President Aristide has.

QUESTION: Last question?

SECRETARY CLINTON: Yes.

QUESTION: Okay. At the highest level, three former U.S. presidents have engaged in reconstruction aid for Haiti. What has become of this commitment?

SECRETARY CLINTON: Oh, the commitment is very strong. And I can speak for my husband; he is absolutely committed. The last time he was here, about two weeks ago, he announced projects that could employ 20,000 Haitians or more. But there needs to be a government and there needs to be stability in that government for a former president, for the international community, to really be a good partner, which is why we hope that there will be a resolution of the election soon.

QUESTION: Thank you very much.

SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you very much. It’s good to talk to you.

PRN: 2011/T39-04

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Secretary's Remarks: Interview With Rothchild Francois Jr. of RFM

Secretary's Remarks: Interview With Rothchild Francois Jr. of RFM
Mon, 31 Jan 2011 06:25:26 -0600

Interview With Rothchild Francois Jr. of RFM

Interview

Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State

Ambassador's Residence

Port-au-Prince, Haiti

January 30, 2011

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QUESTION: Mrs. Clinton, I’m very glad to have you as a – to have an interview with you today it’s a very important day for Haiti. So what is the purpose of your mission in Haiti?

SECRETARY CLINTON: Well, I’m here just a little over a year from the earthquake to express our continuing support for the Haitian people, for reconstruction and redevelopment, for humanitarian assistance, and to show solidarity with the Haitian people as we go forward into the future.

I’m also here to urge that the voices and the votes of the Haitian people be heard and respected. I know that Haiti is on the brink of moving forward in the electoral process, and we support the OAS recommendations. We would like to see Haiti resolve their election and install a new president so that we can begin the hard work that still lies ahead.

QUESTION: Mrs. Clinton, regarding the reconstruction, how do you see the situation in Haiti? We got, like, more than one million people still living in the tents. So how do you judge the situation one year later?

SECRETARY CLINTON: I think that there has been progress, but not nearly enough. We have an enormous amount of work to do together. And although everyone is working, I think we know that it’s not just rebuilding structures. We want to do better. We want to have a better education system and healthcare system. We want more economic opportunity.

My husband and I feel very personally committed to Haiti. President Obama is very committed to Haiti. So we want to take what has already been done and make it a model, not just for Haiti’s future but for the world.

For example, if I could give you just one statistic, in a year, more rubble has been removed from Haiti than was removed after the tsunami in Indonesia. It is hard when you’re living in the midst of a tent city, when your home has been destroyed and your children are still not regularly going to school, or when the job you had has not come back, to have any perspective. I understand that. So we are here to reassert our commitment. We are impatient; we are determined to work with the people of Haiti to accelerate the progress.

QUESTION: Regarding the political (inaudible) in Haiti right now, you just have a meeting with Michel Martelly, Mrs. Manigat and Jude Celestin. So what kind of message do you send to these leaders in Haiti?

SECRETARY CLINTON: Our message is very simple: We support the votes of the Haitian people and believe they should be respected. We support the OAS recommendations, which reflect the best analysis possible about the intentions of the Haitian people when they voted. But the decision is up to the government and people of Haiti. We would like to see the election go forward into a second round and a resolution so that there can be an orderly transfer of authority and a new president can get to work.

QUESTION: When?

SECRETARY CLINTON: As soon as it can be done. I know that these matters take time. And I met with a group of civil society experts, including election experts, and they’re concerned about making sure that in the next round there are enough observers, there’s enough information for voters so they know where to go to cast their vote.

We will work to help that be accomplished, but the important task now is to set out the schedule and make sure that we hold a free and fair second round.

QUESTION: For the end, Mrs. Clinton, do you have a message for the Haitian population? It’s been waiting a long time for development, democracy, and (inaudible) in Haiti. So do you have a message for Haitian population?

SECRETARY CLINTON: Yes. I think that the people of Haiti have proven themselves over the course of your history as courageous, resilient, determined people against great odds. Do not give up. Democracy is worth investing in. It must deliver results for the people, and the United States will stand with you. We know how hard this is, and we admire your courage.

QUESTION: Once again, thank you very much.

SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you very much.

PRN: 2011/T39-05

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Des policiers pour cibles, comme en 2004 : Peut-on parler de "Opération Bagdad 2."

A port-au-Prince, des policiers rapportent que les attaques contre leurs camarades viennent du camp des gangs liés au parti au pouvoir. Des bandits entendent punir la police pour son comportement neutre durant les manifestations de décembre 2010 en faveur de Michel Martelly. La PNH est accusée de n'avoir pas soutenu Jude Célestin en réprimant les partisans de Martelly. Des policiers rapportent que 300 parmi eux seront tués par des gangs en représailles. Le 9 décembre 2010, dans un camp au Champs de Mars, plusieurs sinistrés du séisme du 12 janvier ont été tués pour avoir refusé de défendre le parti INITE en manifestant en faveur de Jude Célestin. Ainsi, les gangs qui avaient reçu des armes pour défendre le candidat du régime sont en action.

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Artice de Radio Kiskeya

Haïti-Insécurité

Un policier et son frère tués, un Commissaire de police grièvement blessé au cours de deux incidents distincts dimanche soir à Port-au-Prince

Nombreux cas d'agression contre des policiers en moins d'une semaine

lundi 31 janvier 2011,

Radio Kiskeya

Le policier Jimmy Valéry (14ème promotion de la Police Nationale d'Haïti, PNH) ainsi que son frère Mario Valéry qui l'accompagnait, ont été tués dimanche soir à Clercine (Plaine du Cul-de-Sac, Nord de la capitale), par des inconnus qui ont ensuite pris la fuite.

Le policier et son frère habitaient non loin d'un camp d'hébergement de sinistrés du tremblement de terre du 12 janvier 2010 situé dans le quartier de Clercine. C'est en traversant le camp à bord de leur véhicule pour se rendre chez eux qu'ils ont été attaqués.

Lors d'un autre incident survenu le même soir en Plaine, non loin de Santo 11, le Commissaire principal de police, Wesber Edouard, affecté à l'Inspection Générale de la Police Nationale d'Haïti (IGPNH), ex-responsable a.i. de la Direction de l'Administration Pénitentiaire (DAP), a été blessé par balle par au moins quatre individus qui se trouvaient à bord d'un véhicule venu s'interposer face au sien.

Edouard était en civil et revenait d'une cérémonie religieuse organisée à l'occasion de son anniversaire, ce dimanche, accompagné de sa compagne et de leurs deux enfants.

Contraint par les agresseurs de s'allonger par terre pendant qu'ils fouillaient le véhicule et dépouillaient ses occupants de tous les objets de valeur qu'ils portaient, Edouard avait quand même eu le temps de dissimuler son arme de service, après avoir rapidement réalisé que le rapport de force n'était pas en sa faveur. Selon les témoignages de la compagne du Commissaire, aussitôt que les bandits ont repéré l'arme, ils ont ouvert le feu sur lui l'atteignant de 3 projectiles avant de prendre la fuite. Transporté d'urgence à l'hôpital, sa vie ne serait pas en danger, selon la police.

Les incidents de dimanche soir viennent s'ajouter à deux autres enregistrés pendant la semaine écoulée à Port-au-Prince au cours desquels deux policiers ont été tués et trois autres blessés par des inconnus.

Cette série d'actes visant particulièrement des membres de l'institution policière, préoccupe non seulement les organismes de défense des droits humains mais aussi les policiers eux-mêmes dont certains se plaignent de ne disposer d'aucun moyen pour faire face à cette situation, y compris des équipements les plus élémentaires, dont des gilets pare-balles. [jmd/Radio Kiskeya]
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L'ancien président Jean-Bertrand Aristide n'a pas laissé l'Afrique du Sud

Flash! Le CEP déclare irrecevable le dossier de contestation présenté par Jude Célestin.

De source confidentielle, le BCEN (Bureau Contentieux Électoral National) a décidé de rejeter la demande du candidat Jude Célestin déclarant sa requête irrecevable. Jude Célestin exigeait la réintroduction des procès-verbaux écartés par le Centre de Tabulation pour falsification, une decision qui l'aurait donné gagnant dès le premier tour a 52%. Pourtant, le BCEN a accepté la demande de Michel Martelly appelant a l'application des conclusions du rapport de l'OEA sur les élections présidentielles du 28 novembre 2010.

Si cette décision d'irrecevabilité se confirme, elle marquera un tournant décisif dans cette crise électorale qui bloque le pays depuis 2 mois.

En début de semaine, le parti INITE, par la voix de son Coordonnateur Joseph Lambert, puis d'un communiqué, avait exprimé sa décision de se retirer dans la course a la présidence. Le candidat du Parti, Jude Célestin, n'a toutefois pas supporté la décision. Il a refusé de l'exécuter en envoyant une lettre notariée au Conseil Électoral Provisoire pour signifier son retrait.

De son coté, la communauté internationale menée par les États-Unis insiste pour l'application des conclusions du rapport d'évaluation de la mission de l'OEA c'est-a-dire l'expulsion du candidat du régime. La décision du BCEN de rejeter la demande de Jude Célestin est un signe que le CEP adoptera les recommandations de la communauté internationale.

Ce dimanche 30 janvier 2011, Madame Hilary Clinton, Secrétaire d'État au Affaires Étrangères du gouvernement américain, doit visiter la capitale haïtienne en ce sens.

Cyrus Sibert, Cap-Haitien, Haiti
www.reseaucitadelle.blogspot.com
30 janvier 2011
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Photo: Aristide in Cuba According to Venezuela's Media | One Venezuelan paper shows photo of Pres. Aristide and First lady Mildred on plane

Aristide in Cuba According to Venezuela's Media. (Courtoisie Zili Danto).

Aristide in Cuba According to Venezuela's Media

Michael Geilenfeld Accused Of Abusing Haitian Children : Deposition of Mary Kohlhaas and Mitchelle Finch, Regarding Events Taking Place in Port-au-Prince, Haiti -- September 3, 1990 - January 29, 1991. (Summary and affidavit)

Documents reçus et publiés en pièce-jointe par RÉSEAU CITADELLE dans le cadre de son enquête sur les "Maisons Saint-Joseph pour les Enfants Démunis" de Port-au-Prince, la Capitale haïtienne. Cyrus Sibert, Cap-Haïtien, Haïti Journaliste enquêteur, membre de IRE/USA, 509-3686-9669 / 509-3449-5707 reseaucitadelle@yahoo.fr 29 janvier 2011. ____________________ "La vraie reconstruction d'Haïti passe par des réformes en profondeur des structures de l'État pour restaurer la confiance, encourager les investisseurs et mettre le peuple au travail. Il faut finir avec cette approche d'un État paternaliste qui tout en refusant de créer le cadre approprié pour le développement des entreprises mendie des millions sur la scène internationale en exhibant la misère du peuple." Cyrus Sibert Reconstruction d'Haïti : A quand les Réformes structurelles? Haïti : La continuité du système colonial d'exploitation  prend la forme de monopole au 21e Siècle. WITHOUT REFORM, NO RETURN ON INVESTMENT IN HAITI (U.S. Senate report.)

Suivez en direct : Témoignages de victimes d’abus sexuels au centre d’accueil SJHB (Saint-Joseph Home for Boys) de Port-au-Prince, sur Radio Kontak Inter, 94.9 FM.