Jean Bertrand Aristide
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Haiti’s democracy crushed by a coup
The second instalment on lessons for the left shows the poor can become a political force but their democracy is a threat to the elites
Haiti in turmoil – and the US must shoulder the blame
As the situation in Haiti escalates we need to look beyond US-backed narratives to better understand a complex situation
Singer Martelly tipped to win in Haiti
Partial results suggested Monday that carnival singer Michel Martelly was on course for a landslide win in Haiti’s presidential run-off election.
Troubled Haiti wins praise for calm election
Haiti won plaudits for holding a calm and relatively peaceful presidential run-off on Monday as partial results suggested Michel Martelly could win.
Haitians face crucial choice in presidential run-off
Haitian voters prepare on Sunday to choose between a popular singer and a former first lady as the quake-ravaged country’s next leader.
Aristide exile ends with rapturous welcome home
Seven years after he was ousted in rebellion, former president arrives on election eve talking of Haitians’ plight.
Aristide jets back to Haiti and SA foots bill
The South African government has confirmed that ousted Haitian president Jean Bertrand-Aristide will end his seven-year exile in South Africa.
Aide says Aristide to arrive in Haiti early on Friday
Former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide will arrive in Port-au-Prince early on Friday, ending seven years of exile in South Africa, an aide said.
Aristide leaving for Haiti ‘in hours’
Haiti’s Jean-Bertrand Aristide is leaving exile in South Africa in just a few hours, despite President Barack Obama’s bid to keep him away.
Aristide wants to be in Haiti before vote
Haiti’s exiled former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide wants to return to his home country before elections on Sunday.
Aristide said to return to Haiti this week
Ex-president Jean-Bertrand Aristide is due to end seven years in exile in South Africa and return to Haiti on Thursday, a source says.
US asks for SA support over Aristide return date
Washington has urged the SA government to advise former Haitian president Jean-Bertrand Aristide not to return before the country’s run-off election.
US urges Aristide to delay Haiti return
The US has urged Haiti’s former president to postpone his planned return to the country until after Sunday’s vital presidential run-off.
Aristide set to return to Haiti in days
Ousted ex-Haitian president Jean-Bertrand Aristide will return within days to his homeland ending seven years in exile, an SA official said on Friday.
Haitian candidate wary of Aristide’s planned return
A candidate in Haiti’s presidential run-off said on Thursday she hoped popular former president Jean-Bertrand Aristide would delay his planned return.