Aristide calls Haitians to resist occupation

[Aidoneus]

Aristide calls Haitians to resist occupation
Monday 08 March 2004

Exiled Haitian leader Jean-Bertrand Aristide has appealed to his supporters to peacefully resist the "occupation" of Haiti.

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Appearing for the first time in public since his arrival in Central African Republic a week ago, Aristide told reporters in the capital Bangui, "The fact is there was a political abduction."

"This unfortunately has paved the way for occupation and ... we launch an appeal for peaceful resistance (in Haiti)," said Aristide, looking composed in a dark blue suit. "I'm choosing my words carefully: for a peaceful resistance."

"I am the elected president and I remain the elected president," said Aristide, sitting on a red armchair. "I am pleading for the restoration of democracy."

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http://english.aljazeera.net/NR/exeres/20B00E57-D1EA-4650-8F77-3CEE77BAE8B5.htm

[Chicago Democrat]

1. Vive Aristide!

Hurrah!