Category: Earthquake/CHOLERA
Articles and image gallery from the 2010 earthquakes in Haiti
Lawyer: Duvalier wants U.S. entity to disburse frozen funds
Port-Au-Prince, Haiti (CNN) — An American attorney representing Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier said Saturday that the former dictator returned to Haiti in hopes of recovering…
The Real Power Behind Baby Doc/ Exiled Jean-Claude Duvalier made a spectacular return to Haiti, where he’s facing charges. But no one seems to be talking about who the real culprit may be – his reviled wife Michele. Here’s the stunning story of how a shopping spree caused a revolution.
When Jean-Claude Duvalier, ended his 25-year exile this week he made a surprise return to Haiti with an elegant woman on his arm. But it…
Bob Barr, Ed Marger Hold Press Conference with Baby Doc
Posted By – Ben Mayer: PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI — In his first major press conference since his unlikely return to Haiti, former Haitian premiere Jean-Claude Duvalier…
Duvalier in Haiti: ‘Baby Doc’ calls for reconciliation
Former Haitian leader Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier has called for national reconciliation in his most extensive speech since he returned to the country on Sunday…
Haiti cholera death rate slows, toll nears 4,000-Added COMMENTARY By Haitian-Truth
PORT-AU-PRINCE – The death rate in Haiti’s months-long cholera outbreak has slowed significantly in the last week of reported cases, according to the latest official…
In Haiti, as Montas Sues Duvalier While Paid by UN, Stonewall by UN on Whether Lawsuit Vetted Under UN Rules, & by Whom
By Matthew Russell Lee UNITED NATIONS, January 20 — The criminal complaint in Haiti against Baby Doc Duvalier was filed by Michele Montas, who is…
Duvalier: I have no presidential ambitions
BY JACQUELINE CHARLES jcharles@MiamiHerald.com PORT-AU-PRINCE — Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier disputed reports by one of his lawyers and a former government functionary Wednesday declaring that…
Lawyer: Haiti mum on Aristide passport request-Added COMMENTARY By Haitian-Truth
The Associated Press Wednesday, January 19, 2011; 11:30 AM SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — A former lawyer for ex-Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide says the ousted…
Duvalier’s millions in Switzerland likely to be returned to Haiti-Added COMMENTARY By Haitian-Truth
By Moni Basu (CNN) — The sun had not risen yet on that February day in 1986 when Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier’s eight-vehicle motorcade of…
Haiti detains ‘Baby Doc’ Duvalier for questioning
By Tracy Wilkinson, Los Angeles Times January 19, 2011 As an inquiry is launched into allegations that he stole millions while in power, former dictator…
Ignoring 20 year statute of limitations, which ran out in 2006, charges filed against ex-dictator Jean-Claude `Baby Doc’ Duvalier-Added COMMENTARY By Haitian-Truth
Posted on Tue, Jan. 18, 2011 BY JACQUELINE CHARLES, LESLEY CLARK and TRENTON DANIEL jcharles@MiamiHerald.com THONY BELIZAIRE / STAFF Former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude “Baby Doc”…
HAITI – A NATION OF LAWS??? ONLY WHEN IT SERVES A PURPOSE.
January 18, 2011 Prosecutors in Haiti have filed charges of corruption, theft and misappropriation of funds against former dictator Jean-Claude ‘Baby Doc’ Duvalier. More charges…
UN Denies Role In Haiti Detaining Duvalier, Pays Montas Calling For It, Kouchner?
By Matthew Russell Lee UNITED NATIONS, January 18 — With Baby Doc Duvalier apprehended in Haiti, the UN in New York insisted Tuesday at noon…
Duvalier NOT ARRESTED- RELEASED AND A FREE MAN
JEAN-CLAUDE DUVALIER IS NOT UNDER ARREST, AND IS CURRENTLY ENROUTE TO HIS HOTEL, AS A FREE MAN. He was, as it turns out, never formally…
FLASH-FLASH-FLASH JEAN CLAUDE DUVALIER ARRESTED-Updated-UPDATED AGAIN
0945 JANUARY 18, 2011 BY PREVAL EVEN THOUGH ANY AND ALL STATUTES RAN OUT 5 YEARS AGO. HOW ABOUT ARRESTING PREVAL FOR RECENT MURDERS OF…
Jean-Claude ‘Baby Doc’ Duvalier arrested
BY JACQUELINE CHARLES AND LESLEY CLARK jcharles@miamiherald.com PORT-AU-PRINCE — Heavily armed Haitian police officers, a judge, attorneys and a chief prosecutor were at a hotel…
LIKE COCKROACHES IN THE NIGHT HYPOCRITS APPEAR – EVENS PAUL, VICTOR BENOIT…ETC
January 18, 2011 Evens Paul, one-time mayor of Port-au-Prince, and coordinator of local gangs, has taken center stage to criticize Jean Claude Duvalier’s return to…
Observers: Duvalier’s return to Haiti puzzling
By TRENTON DANIEL tdaniel@MiamiHerald.com Longtime Haiti observers were downright bewildered Sunday night after deposed Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier made a surprise return to his country after…
Former Exile ‘Baby Doc’ Lands In Haiti Amid Praise-Added COMMENTARY By Haitian-Truth
by Jason Beaubien Jean-Claude Duvalier, once known as Haiti’s president-for-life, has made a surprising returned from exile. The former dictator known as “Baby Doc” is…