International
USAID Policy Change Allows More Dollars to Stay in Poor Countries
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- Created on Monday, February 06, 2012 6:14 PM
WASHINGTON, D.C. (defend.ht) – The U.S. is known for its policy of returning development assistance money back to itself but a new change in policy, coming into effect on Monday, will free USAID from having to “buy American”, allowing it to buy from the poor countries it operates in.
Haiti: Amnesty International Calls "shame" on Duvalier Verdict
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- Created on Wednesday, February 01, 2012 9:26 PM
LONDON, United Kingdom (defend.ht) - Denouncing a premium to impunity and a rogue court, complying with the political willingness of Martelly’s administration to take up the cause of Jean-Claude Duvalier, Amnesty International calls a “shame” on the verdict of magistrate Carves Jean.
Haiti: UN Human Rights Expert Concerned about Duvalier Ruling
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- Created on Wednesday, February 01, 2012 5:46 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - The UN Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Haiti, Michael Forst, expresses his concerns following announcements according to which only financial crimes have been retained by the examining magistrate Jean Carves in the case of former dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier.
Brazilian President Dilma Roussef in Haiti
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- Created on Wednesday, February 01, 2012 4:15 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - The president of Brazil, Dilma Roussef, arrived in Haiti on Wednesday. She was be hosted at the National Palace by the President of Haiti, with whom she’ll discuss issues such as migration and the presence of Brazilian peacekeepers.
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff Expected in Haiti
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- Created on Tuesday, January 31, 2012 11:23 AM
BRASILIA, Brazil (defend.ht) - The president of Brazil, Dilma Rousseff, is expected in Haiti, Wednesday 1st February, for an official visit of a few hours to discuss reducing the number of Brazilian peacekeepers in Haiti and the in flux of undocumented Haitians into her country.
EU and Spanish Contractor to Rebuild 27 Miles of National Road 3
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- Created on Monday, January 30, 2012 11:22 AM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - The European Union Development Fund is financing to the tune of $52.6 million [US] an infrastructure project to rebuild Route National 3.
France to Help Haiti Set Up New "Security Force"
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- Created on Thursday, January 26, 2012 5:54 PM
PARIS, France (defend.ht) - French Chancellor Alain Juppe, at a meeting in France with his Haitian counterpart Laurent Lamothe confirmed that "France was ready to accompany Haiti in terms of formation of a Security Force." This would be a new military force whose mission is to combat smuggling and to secure our borders.
New U.S. Ambassador to Haiti Nominated by President Obama
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- Created on Monday, January 23, 2012 8:15 PM
WASHINGTON, D.C. (defend.ht) – On Monday, U.S. President Barack Obama nominated Pamela Ann White as the new U.S. Ambassador to Haiti. If confirmed by the U.S. Senate, White will replace Ambassador Kenneth H. Merten who has held the position since 2009.
U.S. Senator Dick Durbin to Travel to Haiti
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- Created on Thursday, January 19, 2012 11:23 AM
WASHINGTON, D.C. (defend.ht) – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) will be heading to Haiti this week to have discussions with government leaders on recovery efforts.
OAS Appoints a New Special Representative to Haiti
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- Created on Thursday, January 19, 2012 3:34 AM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - The Secretary-General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Mr. José Miguel Insulza, announced Tuesday the appointment of Mr. Frédéric Bolduc of Canada to be the special representative to Haiti.
Haiti: Ten Ambassadors to Haiti Stationed in D.R. Visit Port-au-Prince
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- Created on Wednesday, January 18, 2012 7:41 AM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) - Ten ambassadors accredited to Haiti residing in the Dominican Republic visited Port-au-Prince on Monday and Tuesday where they met with the authorities on the topic of political processes, security, strengthening the rule of law, progress and challenges of reconstruction, as well as opportunities for cooperation and of investment.
Canadian Delegation Visits Haiti, Conveys Commitment to Support
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- Created on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 12:36 PM
PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (defend.ht) – Canadian Foreign Minister John Baird was in Haiti on Monday where he met with President Michel Martelly and Prime Minister Garry Conille.
U.S. Gov't Used Haiti Earthquake to Pay Itself
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- Created on Monday, January 16, 2012 11:18 AM
WASHINGTON, D.C. (defend.ht) – The United States relief to Haiti for the earthquake has totaled more than $3 billion [US] over the past two years but when the money is traced it seems as though the “U.S. government has used the disaster to pay itself.”
Haiti: Victim of UN Peacekeeper Abuse says Uruguay Never Contacted Him
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- Created on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 8:52 PM
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay — A Supreme Court official promised Wednesday that Uruguay’s justice system will reach out to a young Haitian man who has accused six U.N. peacekeepers from Uruguay of sexually abusing him.
Brazilian President Grants 2,400 Visas to Undocumented Haitians
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- Created on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 9:15 AM
BRASILIA, Brazil (defend.ht) - Brazilian President, Dilma Rousseff, cancelled her meeting with President Michel Martelly on Monday but on Wednesday authorized 2,400 work visas to undocumented Haitians who have entered Brazil illegally.
Haiti: 52.9% of Pledges for 2010-11 Reconstruction were Met
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- Created on Wednesday, January 11, 2012 8:05 AM
NEW YORK, USA (defend.ht) – The Office of the Special Envoy for Haiti to the United Nations conducted a new analysis of pledges for the reconstruction of Haiti.
Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff to Visit Haiti
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- Created on Monday, January 09, 2012 5:01 PM
BRASILIA, Brazil (defend.ht) - Brazilian President Dilma Rousseff will visit Haiti on Tuesday and in conversation with President Michel Martelly, expressed her desire to go to Port-au-Prince.
Haiti: UN Peacekeepers Accused of Sexual Assault Freed
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- Created on Monday, January 09, 2012 9:28 AM
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay (defend.ht) - Five United Nations peacekeepers caught on tape in an alleged sexual assault of a Haitian teenager have been freed by a Uruguayan military court, a UN official confirmed.
D.R. President to Dedicate University to Haiti on January 12
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- Created on Sunday, January 08, 2012 1:51 PM
SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic (defend.ht) - The office of Dominican President Lionel Fernandez announced a series of trips abroad, one of which would bring Fernandez to Haiti on January 12th to dedicate a new university campus in Limonade.
Lawmakers Urge Obama to Pave Way for Haitians to the U.S.
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- Created on Sunday, January 08, 2012 1:08 PM
WASHINGTON, D.C. (defend.ht) – U.S. Congresswoman Frederica Wilson of Florida and members from both sides of the isle are urging the Obama administration to provide more family-based and temporary workers visas to Haitians.
