Washington D.C.: In response to the Haitian government’s request for security and investigative assistance following the July 7, 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse, a United States interagency delegation with representatives from the Department of Justice, Department of Homeland Security, Department of State, and National Security Council traveled to Haiti on July 11.
The delegation reviewed the security of critical infrastructure with Haitian government officials and met with the Haitian National Police, who are leading the investigation into the assassination, the US National Security Council Spokesperson Emily Horne stated here today.
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The delegation also met with Acting Prime Minister Claude Joseph and Prime Minister-Designate Ariel Henry in a joint meeting, as well as Senate President Joseph Lambert, to encourage open and constructive dialogue to reach a political accord that can enable the country to hold free and fair elections.
“In all their meetings the delegation committed to supporting the Haitian government as it seeks justice in this case and affirmed the United States’ support for the people of Haiti in this challenging time. The United States stands with Haiti in becoming a safer, more democratic country,” the statement said.
It may be mentioned that political uncertainty has gripped the Carribean nation and Haiti faces a Constitutional crisis as leaders are vying with each other to take control of the county ever since the assassination of President Moïse, while only 10 of its 30 Senate seats are filled.
Haiti had reportedly sought troops from the US but the latter did not favour sending any force to the trouble nation as of now. Instead, it sent the team of American government investigators to take stock of the situation there.
– global bihari bureau
