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8263: FWD : Seven Senators Resign (fwd)
From: Racine125@aol.com
President Aristide Keeps Commitment: Seven Senators Officially Resign From
Haitian Senate
Updated: Tue, Jun 05 4:29 PM EDT
PORT AU PRINCE, Haiti, June 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Seven Senators officially
resigned from the Haitian Senate today, demonstrating President Aristide's
commitment to democracy in Haiti. The seven seats were occupied by officials
whose election was contested by opposition parties and international
observers of the May 2000 election.
The new Senate resignations meet a provision of five critical steps developed
by the Organization of American States and President Aristide to address
concerns regarding the structure of the Haitian government and its electoral
process. These steps are part of an agreement designed to ensure Haiti a
fairly elected democratic government, and restore the international aid that
has been suspended as a result of election disputes. President Aristide hopes
to speed the process of meeting all requirements in order to maintain the
support of the international community.
"This demonstrates our commitment to a free and democratic Haiti. We hope to
soon resolve any remaining questions and focus on developing the Haitian
economy and creating a better way of life for all Haitians," explained
President Aristide.