UK motion criticizes the 2004 coup against Aristide

[bcholmes]

An interesting follow-up on Aristide's passport. The UK Parliament tabled an Early Day Motion stating:

That this House welcomes the announcement by the government of Haiti that former President Aristide will be issued with a passport and thus able to return from exile in South Africa; deplores the manner in which he was removed from Haiti; and hopes his return will help lead to social justice and democracy for the people.

The motion was put forward by MP Jeremy Corbyn (Labour Party). The Labour Party was in power at the time of the 2004 coup, but the UK hasn't been as big a player in the situation in Haiti (where the U.S., Canada and France have been the primary nations influencing the country.

Comments

[la_vie_noire]

Thank you. There is an article, or video here that you are quoting?

[bcholmes]

Good point. Here's a reference to the Early Day Motion.

[la_vie_noire]

You should include the link in the post so people can follow it easily.

[la_vie_noire]

Heh. Thank you!

[the_future_modernes]

Interesting update. May I ask you to tag this please?

[the_future_modernes]

Thanks!