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In the eye of the Haitian political storm by Hugh Locke

In the eye of the Haitian political storm by Hugh Locke Although there is a return to normalcy in Haiti following last year’s protests and national lockdown, it feels like the calm at the center of a tropical storm. The issues that led to the lockdown constitute the outer ring of the storm because they remain unresolved. But for the moment they are being held at bay and an inner circle of calm has resulted in a collective sigh…

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Titre publié : Anglais, Haïti, Politique Commentaires fermés sur In the eye of the Haitian political storm by Hugh Locke
Christmas truce in Haiti By Hugh Locke

Christmas truce in Haiti By Hugh Locke An uneasy calm has descended over most of Haiti for the past few weeks. The underlying issues that led to months of protests and a national lockdown, known here as peyi lòk, remain unresolved. But all sides have suspended operations for the moment. This is not the result of any formal negotiation between the fractured government and opposition camps. Instead, it seems as if everyone involved in the conflict just needed a…

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Titre publié : Chronique, Société Commentaires fermés sur Christmas truce in Haiti By Hugh Locke