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January 12, 2011 | Haiti: Disgrace for the International Community

The humanitarian catastrophe that continues in Haiti one year after the earthquake is “a disgrace for the international community” and reflects “a moral crisis.” ++ Many of the monies promised never found their way to Haiti. ++ What is at stake in Haiti is not only the country’s reconstruction, but “our values.” ++ The majority of Haitians are under 25

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June 10, 2010 | More than a Million Still Homeless in Haiti

With the summer heat and the start of the hurricane season, the plight of those who are still without shelter in Haiti continues to worsen. ++ Tensions are escalating among Haitians in the camps without any hope of employment, “making security a growing concern.” ++ The Haitian government does not cooperate sufficiently with aid organizations. ++ Relief agencies are busy “trying

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May 11, 2010 | Haiti Needs a Legit Election

Haiti was supposed to elect a new Parliament but the February earthquake rendered that impossible. ++Tomorrow the current Parliament will end and the country will enter a period of uncertainty, “with enormous obstacles to overcome for a transparent, honest and peaceful vote this fall.” ++ Legitimate elections are imperative to restoring some stability to the much battered country.

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January 20, 2010 | The US Does Not Beat About the Bush

Army, marine and government cabinets have all been requisitioned to ensure a quick response. ++ After the mismanagement of Katrina and a foreseeable mass movement of Haitian boats towards Florida, the US is pushing its “moral impetus,” paving the way for crisis management in Haiti and overshadowing their European and Brazilian partners. ++ After Wilson and Clinton, will the renewed

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January 18, 2010 | Responding to Haiti

The dismal response by the EU to the crisis in Haiti shows the stark contrast between the “world superpower” and the United States. ++ Within hours of the earthquake, the US had already gotten the Port-au-Prince airport functioning and landed, among other things, large contingents of medical staff as well as hospital ships, while Baroness Ashton more or less stood on the sidelines. ++

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