In Haiti to end the protests, which lasted from 7 February. However, Friday, February 15, was marked by a large meeting, where participants burned an American flag and called on the help of Russia, Venezuela and China
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In Haiti to end the protests, which lasted from 7 February. However, Friday, February 15, was marked by a large meeting, where participants burned an American flag and called on the help of Russia, Venezuela and China.
“Down with the Americans, long live Putin”, chanted the demonstrators. In a protest in the Haitian capital Port-AU-Prince was attended by about 200 people, according to La Croix, citing AFP. The protesters called on Russia to help resolve the ongoing crisis in the country more than a week.
“Haiti bears the cross of imperialism” pic.twitter.com/XbE9WH0Ib1
— gole yaas (@gole_yaas) February 17, 2019
A protester from a small group whose members burned an American flag, said that they should break off relations with the Americans, as in the hands of the United States too much influence, was quoted by RBC. “We ask Russia, Venezuela, China to look at the poverty in which we live here,” said the participant.
Anti-government protesters in #Haiti burn the ????????#US flag. pic.twitter.com/iknTZqINJm
— Ali Özkök (@Ozkok_) February 17, 2019
The rallies began in the capital of Haiti, February 7, in total they were attended by several thousand people. Residents demanded the resignation of the head of state because of the economic downturn and corruption. In the crackdown police used tear gas. During the protests, seven people were killed, several dozen injured.
In the Northern city of Cap Haitien, desperate Haitians angry with US support for the oppressive @PHTKhaiti puppet regime hold flags of #Russia and #Venezuela.
Please research the Bush 2004 coup & 2010 Obama /Clinton election theft in #Haiti to understand the root of this crisis. pic.twitter.com/fjXdR3j7aA
— Madame Boukman – Justice 4 Haiti???????? (@madanboukman) February 17, 2019
The President of Haiti, Avenel, moiz has rejected the demand for resignation, saying that the world has seen “a series of transitional governments, who brought a bunch of natural disasters and catastrophes.”
According to him, he “hears the voice of the people and knows about the problems that concern,” moreover, “the government is taking steps to address them,” said RIA “Novosti” with reference to Le Journal de Montreal.
The Department of state on February 14 has advised American citizens not to travel to Haiti due to the ongoing unrest there, and warned about a large number of robbers and rapists in this country. In addition, the foreign Ministry announced the evacuation of most of the U.S. diplomats and their families. The diplomatic personnel is prohibited to Park on public Parking lots, use of public transport and taxis, to visit banks, travel outside the capital after dark.
The canadian authorities have decided to temporarily close the Embassy in Port-AU-Prince. One day a crowd of demonstrators blocked the highway to the airport, and Canadians are unable to fly out of the country.
However, the weekend of 16-17 February anti-government protests went on the decline, reports TASS with reference to the SBS. Authorities urged citizens to go from Monday to work. The government has announced that after 11 days of protests in the country will be open to all schools, universities, government buildings, offices and shops, and urged Haitians to “return to normal life.”
On 17 February in Port-AU-Prince was already large stock, mainly city dwellers were in search of food, water and the opportunity to fill gas cylinders. The Haitian authorities promised to investigate corruption in the oil program Petrocaribe and reduce its costs in order to meet some demands of the protesters, reported CBC.
On Saturday evening, Prime Minister Jean-Henri Sean announced nine measures to mitigate economic crisis in the country. According to him, the government will reduce their spending by 30%, will meet with representatives of private business, to try to raise the minimum wage, and appoint a new head of the inquiry into alleged corruption on the part of Petrocaribe. In addition, moiz on Thursday called for dialogue between the government and the opposition.
However, instant messengers discusses plans for new demonstrations.