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February 28, 2004
Anarchy in Haiti: News Roundup
  • Anarchy Grips Capital
    The situation in Haiti is rapidly deteriorating Saturday as rebels claim they have surrounded the capital of Port-au-Prince -- where Jean-Bertrand Aristide clings onto his presidency and murderous gangs roam the streets.
Anarchy spread across Haiti's capital Saturday as residents looted warehouses, government loyalists attacked passers-by and rebels advanced closer to the seat of power. President Jean-Bertrand Aristide ignored international appeals to resign. Aristide loyalists robbed drivers for the U.S. and French embassies early Saturday, witnesses said. They said the French Embassy driver also was beaten.
Democratic Alliance leader Tony Leon came out strongly against the reported shipment of military equipment to Haiti by the South African government on Saturday.

The Beeld newspaper reported on Saturday that an South African Air Force Boeing is expected to fly to Haiti on Tuesday with a cargo of 150 R1 rifles and 5 000 bullets.

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In a speech prepared for delivery at a Democratic Alliance rally in KwaZulu-Natal, Leon said the African National Congress, and President Thabo Mbeki, chose the oppressors over the people.

"The arms transfer to Haiti must be stopped," Leon said.

We'll have more news and updates as our Haiti correspondents check in.

Posted by Michele at February 28, 2004 11:07 AM | TrackBack
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