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Former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide Wants To Return To Haiti

January 18, 2011 8:09 PM

If Aristide does return, political instability in an impoverished nation struggling to dig itself out from the massive 7.0-magnitude earthquake... more »

Aristide wants to return - New Passport Denied

January 18, 2011 7:07 PM

Former Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, the former Haitian president who was ousted in a 2004 coup and now lives in exile in South Africa... more »

Duvalier Supporters Calling for The arrest of President Rene Preval

January 18, 2011 6:56 PM

Duvalier supporters gathered outside the court, burning tires, chanting slogans and calling for the arrest of President Rene Preval,then cheering as... more »

Haiti's system allows for pretrial detention, but Duvalier was allowed to

January 18, 2011 6:53 PM

According to defense attorney Gervais Charles, the case is now in the hands of a judge of instruction who will decide whether there is enough... more »

Jean Claude Duvalier Accused of Corruption, embezzlement

January 18, 2011 6:18 PM

A judge will decide whether former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier will be tried on charges that include corruption and embezzlement for... more »

The Real Reasons Behind the Arrest Jean Claude Duvalier Arresst

January 18, 2011 5:46 PM

Duvalier assumed power in 1971 at age 19 following the death of his father, Francois "Papa Doc" Duvalier. The father and son presided over one of... more »

What Does Duvalier Abrupt Return Mean?

January 18, 2011 5:37 PM

Rupert Colville, the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights said Tuesday that Duvalier's return increases the chance that he could be charged with... more »

Duvalier has also been accused of pilfering millions of dollars

January 18, 2011 5:30 PM

Ex-Haitian dictator Jean-Claude 'Baby Doc' Duvalier arrested by the Haitian Police on tuesday. He' as been accused of pilfering millions of dollars... more »

Duvalier Vs Haiti - WHY? WHY Now?

January 18, 2011 5:26 PM

He has not yet publicly commented on why he came back to Haiti. His companion, Roy, told reporters he would stay three days Duvalier, 59, was calm... more »