In terms of UN soldiers and humanitarian workers engaging in sexual exploitation of Haiti's children Canadian Priest John Duarte is in court facing nine counts of sexually exploiting adolescent boys in Port-au-Prince and the northern village of Labadie, where he ran a mission. US missionary Douglas Perlitz has been indicted in the US on nearly identical charges for sexually abusing nine boys in Cap-Haitien. The UN released a report where the 114-Sri Lankan soldiers who were deported from Haiti for building a brothel in Martissant, charged with sexual exploitation and sexual abuse of minors, prostitution and rape, have mostly not been punished. Sexual exploitation and rape by soldiers is a war crime. But there's been no punishment for UN soldiers violating Haitians. (See, I am the history of rape; Sri Lankan Army Peace keepers Abusing Children in Haiti and BBC News Sri Lanka Army Sexually Abuse 100s Haiti.)
Haiti's largest political party has been excluded from the upcoming Feb. elections. There are over 6,440 very poor Haitians in jails, many since 2004, guarded by UN soldiers back-up firepower. They've not been charged, seen a judge or had a hearing. But the Obama team is saying Haiti is now "open for business." (See also, An Ezili Dantà ² Book Review: TRAVESTY in Haiti : A true account of Christian missions, orphanages, fraud, false food aid... and Fulfilling Leclerc imperative:debt, free trade, wage slavery, UN occupation ; UN provoke mourners, gun down unarmed, blames it on victims ; Oil in Haiti - Economic Reasons for the UN/US occupation, and Haiti's Holocaust and Middle Passage Continues.)
Why?
Anyway that's THEIR notion of progress...in Haiti! (Listen to Obama's empty "Wi Nou Kapab - Yes We Can" promise for change to Haitian-Americans.)
But... never mind all this, here's the Obama New Year's message to Haiti, via a message from Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton on the occasion of the 206 anniversary of Haiti's independence. Happy New Year under US/UN occupation Haiti. With love, from Barack Obama:
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(A message From Secretary Hillary Clinton on the occasion of the 206 anniversary of Haiti's independence)
Repubic of Haiti Independence Day
Hillary Rodham Clinton
Secretary of State
Washington, DC
December 29, 2009
On behalf of President Obama and the people of United States, I congratulate the people of the Republic of Haiti as they celebrate their 206th anniversary of independence on January 1, 2010.
This is an occasion to honor the history and heritage of Haiti and to remember the heroes who founded the first independent black republic, not just the icons such as Toussaint Louverture, Jean-Jacques Dessalines and Alexandre Petion, but also the countless men and women who stood up for their right to live as free people and gave a legacy of freedom for future generations. Their accomplishment changed the face of our world, and their story continues to be an inspiration today.
We also salute the many contributions that Haitian-Americans have made to the culture and prosperity of the United States. Our two nations are bound by strong bonds of friendship and family, united both by our shared history and our common hopes for the future.
The United States stood with Haiti after the tragic hurricanes of 2008, and we remain committed to being a partner and a friend. This has been a year for rebuilding and renewal, and Haitians can be proud of their accomplishments. As 2010 begins, Haiti is poised for a strong future, ready to provide leadership toward its own economic growth, health, and security.
I offer my warmest wishes for a peaceful and prosperous year.
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