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Two weeks ago, the images of Haitian migrants unceremoniously turned back by American police officers on horseback shocked the world. Joe Biden had already declared ” horrified “By behaviors that he judged” scandalous “. At the weekend, senior US officials issued a formal apology during their visit to Port-au-Prince. The United States reiterates that it is ready to support Haiti in the face of the socio-economic crisis, without interfering in political affairs.
With our correspondent in Port-au-Prince, Amelia Baron
« Every migrant deserves to be treated with dignity. “. Juan Gonzalez weighed his words. Special Assistant to President Joe Biden has formally apologized.
« We have all seen the images of the treatment of Haitians at our border and I want to say that it was an injustice, did he declare. It was wrong and I want to apologize to the Haitian people. This is not the way our officers at the border or those in the Department of Homeland Security [doivent agir]. »
Brian Nichols led this American delegation to Haiti. The newly appointed Assistant Secretary of State for Americas Affairs has said over and over again that it is up to Haitians to find a way out of the country’s political crisis.
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« America is not going to pick winners and losers »
« No solution imposed from abroad will work for Haiti and its inhabitants. And Brian Nichols insisted, ” The United States is not going to pick winners and losers. Haiti’s future depends on its citizens. »
The FBI continues to investigate the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, killed by a commando recruited by a Florida company. But as to creating a possible special international tribunal on this case, US officials have not responded.
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