Political demonstrations and civil unrest in Haiti prompted the State Department to authorize the departure of nonessential U.S. diplomats and family members, the department said Friday. At the same time, the department cautioned U.S. citizens against going to Haiti, where embattled Dictator-for-Life President Jean-Bertrand Aristide has been the target of protests.
Just exactly when was it safe to go to Haiti?
The State Department said the potential exists for spontaneous demonstrations and for violent confrontations between government supporters and students and other opponents of the Aristide government. "The government of Haiti has not been able to maintain order in Port-au-Prince or in other cities, and in some instances has assisted in violently repressing the demonstrations," the department said.
And remember, death is not an option: is Haiti the Liberia of the west, or is Liberia the Haiti of Africa? Discuss. |