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Haitians Leery of 2nd Election Round Amid Violence, CBS News (2009)

Eleven vacant seats in the 30-member Senate are on the line, and with them, President Rene Preval's hopes of overpowering uncooperative legislators and pushing through internationally backed economic reforms and constitutional amendments that would give his successors more power. But many Haitians are wary of voting following weeks of clashes, at least one of them deadly, between anti-government protesters and security forces, as well as fights between political parties that have left at least two people dead in provincial areas.

Haitians Mostly Ignore Senate run-off Elections, AOL News (2009)

Haitians fed up with chronic poverty and unresponsive leaders stayed away from Senate run-off elections Sunday, ignoring government efforts to improve on the paltry voter turnout that undercut the first round of voting in April.

Boycott Shuts Down Haiti Elections, HaitiAction (2009)

A second successful boycott of Senate elections called by Haiti's Fanmi Lavalas poses a serious challenge to the credibility of their results says a spokeperson for the organization.

Aristide party barred from Haiti's February ballot, Reuters (2009)

Former President Aristide's Lavalas Family party will be barred from the legislative elections scheduled for February 28, 2009. The reason behind this decision is that the party has not met all legal requirements. Some sources claim that the decision was based on suspicions that the signature sent by fax by Aristide, who is in exile in South Africa, authorizing local representatives to register the party, was falsified.

Electoral frustrations threaten Haiti vote, The Washington Post (2009)

Since the nine member presidentially appointed Provisional Electoral Council is seen as giving an advantage to the President's newly created party by disqualifying about 15 rival opposition groups, the opposition in Haiti is threatening to disrupt the upcoming February elections.

Haitian President marks Independence with pledge of fair elections, VOA News (2010)

As Haiti celebrated Independence Day, President Rene Preval pledged that the upcoming legislative elections will be fair. The promise comes after several controversial decisions have been made, including a ban of former President Aristide's party as well as a disqualification of about a dozen other political groups from the election process.

UN Rep: Haiti's future depends on smooth elections, The New York Times (2010)

The top UN representative for Haiti, Hedi Annabi, stated that Haiti's democratic as well as economic development depends on the legislative and presidential elections scheduled for 2010. Annabi called for full commitment of all political actors, civil society and all citizens and asked the Haitian society to contribute in the upcoming poll.

Quake-struck Haiti postpones election, The Sydney Morning Herald (2010)

Three weeks after the earthquake, the electoral council has decided to postpone the legislative elections scheduled for February 28 and March 3, 2010 to a later, unspecified date. The Haitian government has been dysfunctional since the earthquake and the security situation is one of the main concerns.

Haitian Lawmakers Seek to Delay Elections, NYT (2010)

Lawmakers in the lower house of Haiti’s Parliament plan to ask President René Préval to postpone upcoming elections and instead extend their terms of office by two years, United Nations officials said on Friday.

Clinton Says U.S. Will Help Haiti to Hold Elections, Bloomberg (2010)

The U.S. will heed Haitian President Rene Preval’s call for help in holding elections to “ensure the stability and legitimacy” of the earthquake-devastated government, Secretary of of State Hillary Clinton said.

Haiti's Next Big Crisis: How to Hold Elections, Time (2010)

Elections are a critical condition for Haiti's future, but the question is whether conditions on the ground in Haiti's present can realistically accommodate them.

Haiti: Int'l aid needed to hold elections, Washington Post (2010)

Haiti's leader on Monday 26 April called for an influx of international aid to organize elections this year as the impoverished Caribbean country rebuilds from the January earthquake that devastated the capital.

Préval promises general elections soon, Jamaica Observer (2010)

President René Préval says he plans to do everything in his power to ensure that general elections are held in the earthquake-ravaged, French-speaking Caribbean country before he demits office next year.

Haiti protesters demand removal of President Preval, BBC (2010)

More than 1000 protesters in Haiti rallied to call the President Rene Preval to step down for what they say it is the plan of the President to stay beyond his term.

Haiti: A good election would help, The New York Times (2010)

Months after the terrible earthquake, Haiti needs a strong and legitimate government. In this delicate period, the country has to face huge logistical obstacles before holding elections. Registration and voting procedures must be established, for example, as well as clear candidate qualifications.

Presumed Haitian presidential candidate dies of heart attack, The Miami Herald (2010)

Haiti is struck by yet another terribe event. Gabriel Bien-Aimé, former Haitian minister of education, has died. Mister Bien-Aimé was a presumed presidential candidate.

UN, partners gear up to help quake-stricken Haiti hold elections, The UN News Centre (2010)

The UN pledged full technical, logistical and material support to help Haiti set up elections. As part of an effort to provide coordinated support, a new international task force has been set up and held its first meeting.

Haiti needs a vote, The Hamilton Spectator (2010)

The mandate of the Haitian parliament expired last week, making President René Préval the only constitutional authority in the country. Many people asked the President to step down to form an interim government. The country's leaders must agree on a timetable for the next elections in order to gain credibility.

Haiti leader vows to step down with 'calm heart', Caribbean Life (2010)

During the Haitian Flag Day, President Preval declared that he will step down at the end of his first term, on February 7. Earlier this month, the president adopted a decree that would allow him to extend his term up to three months if the election is not held by the end of November.

Canada presses for Haitian elections, CBC News (2010)

Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister, Lawrence Cannon, is pressuring President René Préval to hold elections by the end of the year. Préval's terms will end in February 2011, but the President already announced his plans to stay in office 3 months longer.

Haiti: Préval urged to set elections, Miami Herald (2010)

A member of the US Congress released a report on the political situation in Haiti. The report urges President René Préval to schedule presidential and parliamentary elections. A presidential degree - currently under review - would allow the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) to set the elections for November.

November polls for Haiti, Aljazeera (2010)

This article discusses President Preval's decision to set a final date for the next elections. The President of Haiti, pressured by the international community, finally announced that the country will go the polls on November 28. The Presidential term should end in February.

Préval issues election mandate, Miami Herald (2010)

This article presents the Provisional Electoral Council's (CEP) mandate for the next presidential elections. The CEP has been involved in some controversies, especially in the nomination process. President Préval, however, denied accusations pointing to the CEP success in the 2009 senatorial elections.

Haiti's leader rejects U.S. election proposals, Reuters (2010)

This article discusses President Preval's decision to reject the the U.S. support in restructuring the Provisional Electoral Council in Haiti. The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee issued a report suggesting possible reforms of the electoral system, mostly to allow participation of the Fanmi Lavalas Party (loyal to exiled former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide). President Preval replied that the electoral council will be discussed with national partners only.

Haiti: Préval closes door on elections panel revamp, Miami Herald (2010)

This article reports on the latest updates in the preparation of the November elections in Haiti. President Préval announced that he will reform the Provisional Electoral Council together with national partners.

Oas, Caricom in joint Haiti observer mission, Starbroek News (2010)

This article reports on the Organization of American States and Caricom joint Electoral Observation Mission to Haiti. The joint mission has been set up in preparation for the November 28 legislative and presidential elections, and it will consists of more than 150 officials. This is the first time that OAS and Caricom joined to provide electoral observation assistance.

Wyclef Jean 'to run' for Haiti presidency, Sky News (2010)

This article reports on rumors about Haitian singer Wyclef Jean wanting to run for president. Wyclef Jean reaffirmed his commitment to the November elections, but did not comment on his candidacy. August 7 is the ultimate deadline to submit candidacies.

Mystery candidates bring buzz to Haiti, Miami Herald (2010)

This article reports on the preparations for the November elections in Haiti. The filing deadline is August 7, but potential candidates' documents are already flowing in. Haiti-born singer Wyclef Jean announced that he is thinking of running for President. Another big question is who will run for the ruling INITE platform, currently led by President Préval.

Haitian singer mulls presidential bid, VOA (2010)

This article reports on the latest updates for the presidential elections in Haiti. Haiti-born singer Wyclef Jean admitted that he is "committed to his homeland", but he has not formalized his intent to run for president. Mr Jean filled out the necessary documents, but he is still undecided. The deadline to submit the documents is August 7.

Wyclef Jean steps toward Haitian presidential race, Reuters (2010)

This article reports on the latest updates in the Haitian electoral campaign. Haiti-born Wyclef Jean is carrying out the necessary procedures to run for president in the upcoming elections. Some sources say that the famous singer will announce his official candidacy next week.

Haitian musicians seek presidency, Miami Herald (2010)

This article reports on the latest updates on Haiti's presidential elections. Popular musician Michel Martelly, aka Sweet Micky, decided to run for president of his native Haiti. Martelly is not the only musician interested in that office: last week, Wyclef Jean, Fugee's singer, also announced his intentions to run.

Wyclef Jean to run for President of Haiti, TIME (2010)

This article discusses Wyclef Jean's decision to confirm rumors about his candidacy as President of Haiti. The popular Haiti-born singer told the TIME that he will be announcing his candidacy soon, before the August 7 deadline. Jean, who grew up in New York City, sees no contradiction between his life and career as a singer and his political ambitions.

Rap star to seek Haitian presidency, Aljazeera (2010)

This article discusses Wyclef Jean's candidacy for the upcoming Presidential elections in Haiti. Analysts believe Mr. Jean could win the November 28 elections, as he is very popular among the youth (who make up the majority of the population in Haiti). Wyclef Jean's involvement in the Haitian political arena started in 2005, when he established the Yele Haiti Foundation to provide humanitarian aid: this organization was strongly criticized for bad management. The singer plans to surround himself with the best analysts and politicians, as he admitted that he is not a political expert.

Haiti: Wyclef Jean makes formal presidential bid, Sky News (2010)

This article discusses Wyclef Jean's final decision to submit all the necessary documents and papers for his candidacy as president of Haiti. If his candidacy is approved, Mr Jean will face strong political opponents (including his uncle - Raymond Joseph, current ambassador to the US).

Crowded race for Haiti presidency, BBC News (2010)

This article discusses the latest updates from Haiti's electoral campaign. August 7 was the final deadline to present the necessary documents to register as a presidential candidates for the November elections, and many candidates did so. Popular singer Wyclef Jean registered himself as well: political experts believe that he is has good possibility to win.

OAS and Haiti sign observation mission agreement for elections in November, ISRIA (2010)

This article discusses the agreement for an OAS-CARICOM Electoral Observation Mission to Haiti. The mission (180 people) will observe the November 28 presidential elections in the country. The Chief of Mission is already carrying out a preliminary visit to the Caribbean island, but the first observers will come in September.

Haiti: 33 file for presidential race, The New York Times (2010)

This article reports on the latest updates for the preparation of the November 28 elections in Haiti. 33 candidates registered to run for the presidency. The electoral council will now evaluate all the applications and issue the official list of candidates.

Haiti's elections, The Irish Times (2010)

This article discusses the preparations for the November presidential election in Haiti. The country badly needs an effective and legitimate government, and once elected any candidate will have to face a series of issues and problems.

Anxiety rises as final cut of Haiti candidates nears, Miami Herald (2010)

This article reports on the work of Haiti's Provision Electoral Council for the upcoming elections. This week CEP will start reviewing the documents and applications of the presidential candidates, releasing the final list on August 7. Wyclef Jean, popular Haiti-born singer, turned in the documents as well, even though he does not meet the seven constitutional requirements.

Star's hopes to lead Haiti draw new scrutiny, The New York Times (2010)

This article investigate on the new Presidential candidate for Haiti, popular singer Wyclef Jean. In particular, new investigations are underway on the work of his charity organization, Yéle Haiti. New rumors and reports show that Mr Jean poorly handled money, and this raises concerns about his candidacy. The Elections Board will disclose the final list of candidates who qualified only on Tuesday.

Haiti waits to hear if Wyclef can run, The Sydney Morning Herald (2010)

This article reports on the publishing of the elections board's final list of presidential candidates. Today (August 17), the board should release the list of candidates who qualified to run: 34 people applied, and most of the attention is on Wyclef Jean's candidacy. As a matter of fact, the Haiti-born singer does not have all the constitutional qualifications, like the 5-years residency requirement.

Wyclef Jean's presidential candidacy in limbo, CNN (2010)

This article reports on the election commission's decision to postpone the release of the list of qualified candidates for the Haiti presidential election. The commission was supposed to publish the lists of official candidates yesterday, but decided to postpone this deadline until Friday. A candidate in particular, Wyclef Jean, is worried about this decision, as the Haiti-born singer does not have the necessary qualifications to run for president.

Haiti delays final list of presidential candidates, The Wall Street Journal (2010)

This article comments the decision of the Haiti's electoral board to postpone the deadline for the release of the final list of eligible candidates for the November presidential election. The board decided to do so "due to questions posed regarding some candidates".

Wyclef Jean 'in hiding' after death threats over Haiti presidency bid, The Guardian (2010)

This article reports on the death threats to Wyclef Jean, presidential candidate in Haiti. According to Mr Jean, he has been receiving death threats to leave the country and he is now in a secret location. Mr Jean is currently waiting for the election commission's decision about his candidacy (due next Friday).

Delayed Haiti candidate list increases anxiety, The Miami Herlad (2010)

This article reports on the effects of the delay of the publication of the final list of candidates qualified to run in the upcoming presidential elections. The Provisional Electoral Council announced that the list will be released on Friday, because of the large number of candidates who applied. This decision, however, came unexpectedly and raised concerns over a possible electoral crisis.

Wyclef Jean not on list for Haiti election for elegal reasons, official said, The Guardian (2010)

This article reports the declarations of an electoral official in Haiti about the list of qualified candidates for the upcoming presidential elections. The member of the of the country's provisional electoral council (unofficially) stated that popular singer Wyclef Jean is not on the list because he did not meet the constitutional requirements. The official and final list, however, will be released later today (Friday, August 20).

Wyclef Jean ruled out of Haiti presidential run, CBS News (2010)

This article reports on the electoral commission's final list of candidates for the upcoming presidential elections in Haiti. In the final list, released on Friday, the EC accepted 19 candidates and rejected 15. Wyclef Jean, popular singer raised in the United States, did not qualify and so didn't his uncle, Haitian Ambassador to the US Raymond Joseph.

Haiti calm after Jean is rejected, The New York Times (2010)

This article reports on the Haitian people's reaction to the release of the final list of presidential candidates. Popular singer, Wyclef Jean was rejected by the electoral commission, as he did not meet the constitutional requirements. Although a crown of Mr Jean's supporters gathered on the streets right after the EC's decision, no major protest or violence broke out.

Haiti: Wyclef Jean says he'll challenge election ruling, The New York Times (2010)

This article reports on the political situation in Haiti. Wyclef Jean announced that his lawyers will challenge the electoral commission's decision to reject his candidacy. The list of qualified candidates was released on Friday, and Mr Jean initially accepted the decision. On Sunday, however, he announced on Twitter the decision to appeal. An election official replied that there is no legal mechanism to contest the eligibility decision.

Wyclef Jean persists in Haiti presidential bid, The Vancouver Sun (2010)

This article reports on the latest decision of musician Wyclef Jean to appeal against the provisional electoral council's decision to reject his presidential candidacy in Haiti. Mr Jean did not meet the constitutional requirements to run for president (such as the residency). The council reject 15 candidates, and released the final list of the 19 candidates who qualified.

Wyclef Jean challenges ruling on Haitian election application, VOA News (2010)

This article reports on Wyclef Jean's decision to challenge the ruling that rejected his candidacy for the Haitian presidential elections. The popular U.S-based singer declared that Haiti's election officials discriminate against Haitians who have lived outside the country. Mr Jean will appeal to the Haitian government, as there is no procedure or mechanism to appeal to the electoral council.

Wyclef Jean's disqualification leaves Haiti in political uncertainty, The Los Angeles Times (2010)

This article reports on Wyclef Jean's statement for his supporters. The popular singer urged his supporters in Haiti to respect the electoral council's decision to reject his presidential candidacy. In the past, this situation would have set off riots in the capital, yet this time no giant demonstrations or clashes happened.

Wyclef Jean can't appeal electoral decision, say Haitian law experts, Haiti News (2010)

This article reports on Wyclef Jean's disqualifications as presidential candidate. The singer was rejected by the electoral council because he did not meet the residency requirements set by the constitution (5 years), but Haitian law experts stated that the ruling is final and he cannot appeal.

In Haiti, where money is scarce, campaigns a costly endeavor, The Miami Herald (2010)

This article reports on the costs of the Haitian electoral campaign. Experts believe that this year's electoral campaign will be the most expensive in Haitian history for the 19 candidates competing. A single candidate will spend between 10 to 20 million dollars, while in the 2006 presidential race this number was much lower (3-6 million). The election itself, on the other hand, will cost $29 million to the government and donors.

Haiti: Unfair and undemocratic, The Miami Herald (2010)

This article discusses the main issues of the upcoming elections in Haiti. In particular, the author criticizes the Provisional Electoral Council's decision to prevent thirteen political parties from running in the elections.

First post-quake election campaign opens in Haiti, AFP (2010)

Haiti's presidential and legislative elections are scheduled for November 28. Campaigning is getting under way with many of the 4.5 million eligible voters living in refugee camps. Low voter participation and security problems are main concerns of government officials in this country.

Weary, and wary, Haitians prepare for elections, NPR (2010)

This article reports on the latest updates of the electoral campaign in Haiti. Nineteen candidates are competing for the the contentious race, and there is no clear front-runner. Michel Martely, one of the candidates, is appealing to many young voters ("Sweet Micky" has been a pop star in the country in the past decade). In the meantime, electoral officials announced that logistically everything will be ready for the November 28 elections.

Haitian candidates stump in US, hoping good words reach home, The Boston Globe (2010)

This article reports on electoral campaign aimed at Haitians living in the United States. Many candidates are in fact campaigning in Massachusetts, Florida and New York, and they hope to influence the results of the elections. Haitians abroad are not allowed to vote, but they can raise funds and they can influence the public opinion back at home.

USA: Lawmakers urge clinton to ensure Haiti elections are inclusive, The New York Times (2010)

This article reports on the decision of a group of U.S. lawmakers to speak up in support of the Haitian elections. This group stated that the November 28 elections must include all political parties and expressed his concerns about the exclusion of some candidates. The Provisional Electoral Council excluded, for example, the Fanmi Lavalas party, loyal to the exiled President Aristide, and Wyclef Jean, a popular Haitian-American singer. Currently, 66 political parties are competing, and a total of 19 presidential candidates.

As elections loom, how will Haiti react? The Miami Herald (2010)

This article reports on the launching of the electoral campaign in Haiti. The latest opinion poll show that there are two front-runners in the presidential race: President René Préval's protégé, Jude Célestin, and Mirlande Manigat, a twice-exiled former first lady. According to the author, however, it is difficult to predict how the people's frustrations and disappointments will influence the outcomes of the vote.

Haiti voter beware, Newsweek (2010)

This article discusses the situation of the 1.3 million displaced voters in Haiti. In the November 28 elections, there are still major logistical challenges to overcome - like removing the 230,000 dead citizens from the voters register.

Haiti's outgoing leader urges voters to support stability and continuity in upcoming elections, The Miami Herald (2010)

This article reports on President Préval's appeal to all voters in Haiti. During the ceremony for the 204th anniversary of the assassination of Jean-Jacques Dessalines (founding father of the nation), the President asked Haitians to vote for stability and continuity. On November 28, 19 candidates are running to become president, while 900 candidates will run for the 110-seats parliament.

OAS Assistant Secretary General responds to election concerns in Haiti, Caribbean Press Releases (2010)

This article reports on the statements of the Assistant Secretary General of the Organization of American States and Chairman of the Haiti Task Force in Washington. Ambassador Albert Ramdin responds to the concerns expressed about Haiti's ability to hold credible elections. Mr Ramdin said that OAS is aware of such concerns, but the current efforts of the Provisional Electoral Council are encouraging. A Joint OAS-CARICOM Election Observation Mission will be deployed in the country.

U.S. says Haiti elections facing huge challenge, People's Daily Online (2010)

This article reports on the U.S. State Department's statements about the upcoming elections in Haiti. According to the U.S. Department, the country will face many challenges in the elections to make sure that they are credible. The elections are scheduled for November 28.

OAS/Caricom challenges in Haiti, The Jamaica Observer (2010)

This article discusses the challenges that Haiti is currently facing to safeguard the credibility and fairness of the upcoming November elections. In particular, the secretariats of Caricom and the Organization of American States have expressed their concerns in the past weeks. Many are worried about the Provisional Electoral Council's decision to forbid 14 political parties from running in the elections. The popular Fanmi Lavalas was among these parties.

Mirlande Manigat, Jude Célestin lead in Haiti's presidential race, poll says, The Miami Herald (2010)

This article reports on the latest opinion poll in Haiti. According to the poll, two candidates are gaining popularity: former first lady and longtime opposition leader Mirlande Manigat (23.1%) and Jude Célestin (21.3%), President René Préval's chosen successor.

Journalist bus attacked on Haiti campaign trail, The Washington Post (2010)

This article reports on the attack against a bus carrying journalists who were covering the electoral campaign for the upcoming presidential elections. The Haitian journalists were attacked while following one candidate in particular, Jacques Edouard Alexis, a front-runner in the electoral race.

Haiti's dead on the electoral list but election remains a go, Caribbean World News (2010)

This article reports on the final preparations of the November elections in Haiti. The Chief of the Joint OAS-CARICOM Electoral Observation Mission in Haiti reported some irregularities in the voter registration: the people who died in the January 12 earthquake are still on the voters' list. The Haitian authorities, however, replied that the name of a voter cannot be deleted from the list without a death certificate, but assured that the necessary measures have been taken for a proper voter identification.

Fears of unrest, fraud threaten Haiti elections - think tank, Reuters AlertNet (2010)

This article discusses the many issues that threaten to undermine the credibility of the forthcoming elections in Haiti. Fears of social unrest, fraud allegations, incomplete voter lists and expected low turnout are the main issues that the Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council will have to face before the November 28 elections. The author also presents and discusses a report by senior Haiti analyst, Bernice Robertson, released by the International Crisis Group in Brussels.

Haitian presidential hopefuls seek support, The Miami Herald (2010)

This article reports on the presidential campaign in Haiti. Candidates are appealing to for support from members of the diaspora, especially in the United States. 19 presidential candidates, for example, have been invited in a Debate at Florida International University. Members of the diaspora living abroad will not be able to vote in the upcoming elections (the country does not allow dual citizenship), but they will have a great influence on family members in Haiti.

Election related violence in Haiti a concern, Caribbean World News (2010)

This article discusses the electoral campaign for the forthcoming elections in Haiti. The OAS/CARICOM Joint Election Observation Mission in Haiti expressed concerns about the recent incidents of election-related violence, and is calling for tolerance and mutual respect. On November 28, voters will elected a new president, a new parliament (99 members) and part of the senate (11 members out of 30).

Tolerance urged in Haiti election campaign, The Jamaica Observer (2010)

This article reports on the latest updates from the electoral campaign in Haiti. Candidates have been urged to carry on their campaign in an atmosphere of tolerance and respect. The Joint OAS/CARICOM mission appealed to the political parties to adhere to the provisions to guarantee the fairness of the electoral process.

The woman who would be Haiti's next president, TIME (2010)

This article presents one of the presidential hopefuls in Haiti, Mirlande Manigat. Ms Manigat, Sorbonne Ph.D. and former first lady, emerged as the clear front-runner in the electoral race (30%), while her closest opponent is President René Préval's hand-picked candidate, engineer Jude Celestin (22%). Experts believe that no candidate will win the 50% of the vote necessary to win the first round, so there will probably be a second round (January 16).

"Spoilers" trying to sabotage Haiti elections: U.N., Reuters (2010)

This article reports on the statements of the head of the U.N. mission in Haiti, Edmond Mulet, regarding the recent protests and riots. Mr Mulet stated that political agitators are behind the anti-UN attacks (originally triggered by the cholera outbreak), and that they are trying to disrupt presidential and legislative elections set for November 28. However, Mulet also stated that despite these actions by anti-democratic forces, the elections will be free and fair.

Mired in crisis, Haiti struggles to focus on election, The New York Times (2010)

This article reports on the difficult situation in Haiti. The country has been hit hard by a cholera epidemic and last week riots broke out in the streets. According to many experts and some candidates, the country is not in the mood for the elections, scheduled for the end of the week (November 28).

Haiti elections postponed? The Straits Times (2010)

This article reports on the latest updates from Haiti. Four presidential candidates asked for a postponement of the upcoming elections, scheduled for November 28, arguing that competing crisis makes it impossible to hold credible elections. The country is currently struggling with a cholera outbreak and violent protests in the streets. According to the four candidates, the authorities should now focus on developing a plan to battle the epidemic.

Haitian elections: campaigning in the rubble, The Telegraph (2010)

This article presents on the leading candidates for the presidential election in Haiti. Mirlande Manigat, a Sorbonne-educated academic and grandmother, is currently the frontrunner. In the country resentment against politicians has reached new heights, and popular singer Michel Martelly, aka 'Sweet Mickey,' is also surging the polls.

Four candidates seek election delay in cholera-hit Haiti, ABC News (2010)

This article reports on the decision of four presidential candidates to ask for an election delay in Haiti. The elections are scheduled for Sunday, November 28, but many people believe that the cholera epidemic represents a higher priority, and that the authorities should focus on developing a plan to battle it.

In Haiti's upcoming elections, polling has become the topic du jour, The Miami Herald (2010)

This article reports on the electoral campaign for the upcoming presidential elections in Haiti. In the campaign, many candidates and broadcasters are aggressively using surveys and polls to size up other candidates and draw interest among voters. These polls are conducted through "door-to-door" visits, and many experts in the field doubt their validity.

Elections in Haiti, The New York Times (2010)

This is a slideshow that reports on the electoral campaign and electoral advertising in Haiti. Campaign posters flooded the country, and especially the capital.

Several frontrunners in Haiti presidential race, Reuters (2010)

This article reports on the upcoming elections in Haiti. 34 candidates registered to participate in the race, but only 19 were accepted by the Election Commission. Several front-runners have emerged, but it is very difficult to predict who will be elected. This article presents the background and the political views of every front-runner.

Haiti: Should the election be delayed? CBC News (2010)

This article discusses the critical situation in Haiti. The country is in the midst of a major cholera epidemic, and some presidential candidates requested to postpone the Sunday elections. The authorities, however, did not even consider the possibility to delay the elections.

Haiti: An election that shouldn't happen, but must happen, Newsweek (2010)

This article discusses the arguments against and in favor of a postponement of the general elections in Haiti. The election is scheduled for Sunday, November 28, but many experts and candidates believe that the country cannot a free and fair vote. Many people have not received the ID cards from the Election Commission, and the cholera epidemic will seriously influence the turnout. According to the electoral officials, however, preparations are going according to the schedule.

Haiti: Concerns mount before election, The Miami Herald (2010)

This article reports on the last days before the elections in Haiti. New episodes of violence and some delay in the preparations raised concerns over Sunday's presidential and parliamentary elections. About 385,000 newly registered voters still do not have the voter ID cards.

Haitians prepare for elections, CBC News (2010)

This article reports on the preparation for the Sunday general elections in Haiti. Despite calls to delay the election because of the cholera epidemic, preparations are moving on. According to some experts, the kind of movement and congregating on Election Day will not increase the risk of cholera transmission.

As Haiti prepares for election, violence brings fears of renewed hardship, Fox News (2010)

This article reports on the situation in Haiti as elections are approaching. Recent riots raised concerns about a return to the political chaos which has hit the country in the past. Sunday's election are one of the most important in decades, as the president and parliament will have to face huge challenges to rebuild the country. Several international observers will monitor the poll.

Haiti election: Voters share their views, BBC News (2010)

This article presents a series of interviews to citizens in Haiti regarding the upcoming elections. The BBC interviewed a journalist, a doctor, a businessman and an housewife to understand the people's view on the preparations and the possible outcomes of the elections.

Haiti's government declares elections success; candidates allege fraud, CNN (2010)

This article reports on the elections in Haiti. The electoral officials declared the elections a success. 56 of the country's 1,500 polling centers reported incidents on Election Day, and two thirds of the candidates called for an annulment of the vote.

Elections in Haiti begin with irregularities, Xinhua (2010)

This article reports on Election Day in Haiti. Voters in the country cast their ballots to elect a new assembly and a new president. During the first hours, the process was calm, but observers reported problems with the voters' list and the shortage of electoral materials (in particular ballot papers).

Chaos clouds Haiti vote, The Wall Street Journal (2010)

This article reports on the incidents reported on Election Day ion Haiti. Many people could not find their names in the voters' lists, and many candidates accused the outgoing government of rigging the elections. The Provisional Electoral Council described the overall process as a success. At some point on Election Day, chaos surrounded the vote, and scenes of confusion and anger reigned. Truckloads of men belonging to a political party stormed a voting center and frustrated voters starrted protesting.

Haiti's elections met with protests, accusations of fraud, The Miami Herald (2010)

This article discusses the chaos that surrounded the November 28 elections in Haiti. Widespread fraud was reported by angry voters, who started protesting on the streets asking for the poll to be voided. International election observers had to withdrew in the middle of the voting. The Provisional Electoral Council, on the other hand, stated that only 56 of the 1,500 voting centers had problems and therefore the results of the elections will be recognized.

Candidates allege election fraud in Haiti, The Washington Post (2010)

This article reports on the aftermath of the elections in Haiti. 12 of the 19 presidential candidates on Sunday's poll, held a joint press conference to accuse President Rene Preval of rigging the election to install his candidate, Jude Celestin. This election process was considered a critical step towards the country's reconstruction.

Protests, fraud allegations mar Haitian elections, Deutsche Welle (2010)

This article discusses the integrity of the electoral process in Haiti. 12 candidates withdrew before the voting even began, accusing the government of rigging the election. The United Nations and the international community expressed deep concern. The vote, however, has been validates by the Provisional Election Council and the initial results will be announced on December 7.

Haitian candidates ask for elections to be annulled amid fraud allegations, Bloomberg (2010)

This article reports on the decision of 12 presidential candidates (out of 18) to ask the electoral authorities to annul the election on fraud allegations. The candidates claim that many people were not allowed to cast their ballots due to shortage of ballot papers and issues in the voters' list. Two deaths were reports in the election-related riots in the capital, where rival political factions fought each others.

Haitian authorities refuse to annul election, Xinhua (2010)

This article reports on the decision of the Provisional Electoral Council to rule out the possibility to annul the general elections. This announcement followed the public response to fraud accusations by the majority of presidential candidates. The Director General Pierre Louis Opont also stated that all registered voters were able to vote - a statement that contradicts all the reports of the international observers.

Election results prevail amid protests in Haiti, The Globe and Mail (2010)

This article reports on release of the final results in Haiti. Despite the thousands of Haitians who demonstrated against the elections, the election results will not be nullified. On December 7, the electoral authorities will release the results, and the two leading presidential candidates will likely compete in a January 16 runoff.

Severity of problems in Haiti vote is disputed, The New York Times (2010)

This article reports on the ongoing discussion on the credibility of the Sunday elections in Haiti. International observers stated that reports of voting irregularities and widespread fraud are not serious enough to invalidate the election. The observation team witnessed confused voters, name missing from the registration lists and poll workers offering incorrect information.

Monitors say Haiti vote fraud not massive, The Washington Post (2010)

This article reports on the statements of the international electoral observers regarding the Sunday election in Haiti. The observers called for the vote-counting to continue and results to be respected, arguing that the irregularities witnessed could not be considered part of "massive fraud".

Observers declare Haiti's elections valid, VOA News (2010)

This article reports on the initial assessment of the general elections in Haiti. The observers believe that the elections can be considered valid despite irregularities and allegations of fraud. Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council has also declared the elections a success. Allegations of irregularities nearly brought the election to a halt, and they ranged from outright fraud to polling place disorganization, mostly in connection with the voters' list.

Hati: Chaos clouds vote; front-runners emerge, The Miami Herald (2010)

This article reports on the general elections in Haiti. Two front-runners have emerged in the fist hours of the cote counting operations: musician Michel ``Sweet Micky'' Martelly and former first lady Mirlande Manigat.

Sorbonne-educated Agatha Christie fan becomes Haiti election favourite, The Telegraph (2010)

This article presents the front-runner of the presidential election in Haiti. Mirlande Manigat, a 70-year-old Sorbonne-educated academic, has emerged as favorite to win the initial round of a presidential election in Haiti.

OAS Assistant Secretary General Reports on Visit to Haiti, ISRIA (2010)

This article reports on the visit of the OAS Assistant Secretary General to Haiti. Albert Ramdin visited the country during last week's parliamentary and presidential elections and presented a report with preliminary recommendations. Mr Ramdin acknowledged the allegations of fraud, but encouraged loosing candidates to appeal to the dispute resolution provisions of the electoral law. The Provisional Electoral Council would not be able to ignore such challenges, he stated, and a closer investigation would follow.

Haitian election protesters clash with riot police: The Telegraph (2010)

This article reports on the protests that followed the elections in Haiti. About 1,000 protesters marched in the streets of Port-au-Prince, Haiti's capital, to demand the cancellation of the troubled elections. The results will be released this week.

Haitian police fire teargas at election protesters, CBC News (2010)

This article reports on the protests that followed the November 28 elections in Haiti. About 1,500 protesters marched in the streets, together with most of the presidential candidates, asking for the results to be annulled. Riot police fired tear gas to disperse the crowd, while the protesters responded throwing stones and burning tires.

Haiti candidates lead protest to nullify election, The Washington Post (2010)

This article reports on the protests that were triggered by the November elections in Haiti. Four of the 19 presidential candidates are leading the protests, denouncing electoral officers and fraud. At first, the two front-runners, Mirlande Manigat and Michel Martelly, protested as well, but now reversed their positions in favor of the elections. The two candidates will compete in the January 16 second-round vote.

Caricom observers don’t want Haiti election results cancelled, The Jamaica Observer (2010)

This article reports on the statements of the Organization of American States/Caribbean Community (Caricom) Joint Election Observation Mission in Haiti. The Joint Mission visited the country during the presidential and parliamentary elections, and recently released a preliminary statement. The observers believe that the elections should be nullified and invited all candidates to appeal to the legal remedies available in the electoral law: to challenge the results within 72 hours of the posting of the results.

Tense Haiti awaits results of turbulent elections, Reuters (2010)

This article reports on the vote counting operations in Haiti. The country is waiting for the preliminary results to be published by the Provisional Electoral Council on Tuesday (December 7). More than a week after the elections, the preliminary official results are expected with anxiety: for a first-round win, a presidential candidate would need to gain more than 50% of the votes, but apparently no one was able to do that. The two candidates who received the majority of the votes will compete in a runoff, scheduled for January 7.

Haiti: Preliminary vote results set to be released today, The Miami Herald (2010)

This article reports on the latest updates for the vote counting in Haiti. Electoral officials are expected to publish the official preliminary results of the country's chaotic presidential election on December 7. Many candidates are expressing their confidence: Jude Célestin, Michel Martelly and Mirlande Manigat are probably the leading candidates, but only two of them will compete in the runoff.

Haiti: Unlikely pair seen as Haiti frontrunners, The Toronto Star (2010)

This article presents the two candidates who are likely the winners of the Haiti elections, Mirlande Manigat and Michel Martelly. The two candidates are very different types of person: Mrs Manigat is a 70-year-old former first lady and Sorbonne student, 49-year-old Michel Martelly, on the other hand, had a career as bad-boy singer.

Ruling party out of Haiti's run-off vote, The Montreal Gazette (2010)

This article reports on the vote counting operations in Haiti. According to a local monitoring group, Haitian ruling party candidate, Jude Celestin, will not make it to the runoff election in January. The National Observation Council observed 15% of all the polling stations (about 1,600) and recorded "partial results": Mirlande Manigat received 30% of the votes, Michel Martelly 25% and Jude Celestine 20%.

Protests erupt as Haiti election goes to run-off, Reuters (2010)

This article reports on the protests that erupted in Haiti's capital after the electoral authorities announced that there will be a runoff vote for the presidential elections. The protesters supported Michel Martelly, popular singer and presidential candidate, who was not selected for the second round. Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council announced the preliminary official results nine days after the presidential and legislative elections were held amid protests, fraud charges and sporadic violence.

Manigat, Celestin Advance in Haiti Election, VOA News (2010)

This article discusses the preliminary results for the November elections in Haiti. Election officials announced that former First Lady Mirlande Manigat and ruling party candidate Jude Celestin will compete in the second round of the country's presidential poll.

Protests as Haiti election goes to run-off, The Guardian (2010)

This article reports on the protests against the preliminary results of the November elections in Haiti. Sporadic gunfire and barricades greeted an announcement that Jude Celestin will stand in next month's second round vote.

Haiti election: Celestin and Manigat set for run-off, BBC News (2010)

This article reports on the preliminary results in Haiti. The electoral authorities announced that two presidential candidates received enough votes to go to a runoff election: Ms Manigat won 31% of the vote and Mr Celestin 22%. Leading candidate and pop star Michel Martell, on the other hand, received only 21%.

Haiti Election Stalemate Leaves U.S. with Few Options, CBS News (2010)

This article reports on the reactions of the United States of America to the political stalemate that followed the November elections in Haiti. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton stated that the authorities should not ignore the legitimate questions raised about the election.

Haiti: 'Sweet Mickey' warns supporters could hit streets again, Caribbean World News (2010)

This article reports on the statements of Michel 'Sweet Mickey' Martelly, Haitian presidential candidate, regarding future protests in the country. The presidential candidate stated that his supporters are ready to return to the streets. The Haiti Provisional Council announced a recount, and president Rene Preval asked the Organization of American States to assist in this operation.

Officials asks Haitian president to delay election results, CNN (2010)

This article reports on the decision of some international officials to ask Haitian President Rene Praval to delay the announcement of the final election results, originally due on Monday. Jode Miguel Insulza, the Secretary General of the Organization for American States, argued that the delay would allow an OAS team of technical experts to verify the preliminary results.

Haiti poll results delay rued, Aljazeera (2010)

This article reports on the criticism expressed against the proposed delay to the announcement of Haiti's election results. Michel Martelly, the candidate who came third, asked for the results to be declared soon after Christmas, in order to allow the run-off candidates to campaign. The second round is scheduled for January 16.

Haiti election results could be delayed for weeks, The Washington Post (2010)

This article reports on the OAS request to delay the announcement of the final results for the Haiti November elections. Holding off an announcement would postpone conflicts between supporters, which resulted in riots and deadly clashes earlier this month.

Haiti: Election results delayed until O.A.S. review, The New York Times (2010)

This article reports on the government's decision to delay the announcement of the final results in Haiti. The O.A.S asked the president to review the vote and recount the ballots, and it is still not clear when the results will be released.

How the world can help Haiti, The Globe and Mail (2010)

This article discusses the role of the international community in the political situation in Haiti. The author also discusses the general environment that surrounds the waiting for the official results.

Haiti: Hold new, open, fair elections, The Miami Herald (2011)

This article reports on the political situation in Haiti. A special team of the Organization of American States is trying to resolve the country's election deadlock. Thousands of citizens and candidates demand new elections, and a new recount of votes has not been planned yet. The author, a staff attorney at the Institute for Justice & Democracy in Haiti, discusses some of the possible solutions to this impasse.

Haiti: Election runoff delayed, The New York Times (2011)

This article reports on the postponement of the presidential runoff in Haiti. The electoral authorities decided not to hold the election before February, as the country is waiting for a report of the Organization of American States reviewing the results of the November elections. The director general of Haiti’s Provisional Electoral Council stated that the runoff will be held one month after the final results have been announced.

Haiti: Election Report Would Change Runoff Ballot, The New York Times (2011)

This article reports on the conclusions of the team of election experts that examined the results of the presidential election in Haiti. The team of the Organization of American States drafted a report that will be released shortly, but the conclusions are already public: the elections will not be invalidated, but the ruling party's candidate, Jude Célestin, will not compete in the second round.

OAS experts challenge Haiti election result: report, Reuters (2011)

This article discusses the report drafted by the experts of the Organization of American States regarding the November elections in Haiti. The Associated Press obtained a copy of the document (which is not public yet) and revealed that the report challenges the preliminary results of the elections.

OAS to give Haiti presidential election verdict, BBC News (2011)

This article discusses the outcomes of the report of the team of the Organization of American States which reviewed the results of the disputed November elections in Haiti. The report will be released shortly, but apparently the recommendations are already known:the 10 experts found strong evidence of fraud, but decided not to annul the election and determined that Michel Martelly won more votes than Jude Celestin. Mr Martelly should therefore compete with Mirlande Manigat in the runoff.

Haiti: First an earthquake, then a fraudulent election, The Wall Street Journal (2011)

This article, written by diplomat and former Haitian ambassador in the US, discusses the many challenges and issues that Haiti had to face in the past year since the earthquake. The author was disqualified as a candidate by the Provisional Electoral Council, and this decision - he argues - has no specific legal or technical justification. According to the author, it is too important for Haiti and its reconstruction to have a representative and legitimate government, and the country should therefore be hold new elections.

International monitors to recommend elimination of presidential candidate in Haiti runoff election, VOA News (2011)

This article discusses the conclusions of the report from the Organization of American States. The document is not public yet, but the conclusions probably recommend to eliminate the government-backed presidential candidate, Jude Celestine, from the runoff election. After news of this leaked report, demonstrators gathered in the streets of Port au Prince to demand the resignation of the Election Commission.

Haiti waits for election decision, BBC News (2011)

This article reports on the latest updates from Haiti. The Haitian government and international experts are discussing what to do about the disputed presidential elections. Last week, a team of experts from the Organization of American States presented its report on the election. Even though the results have not been released yet, the report might change the final results of the election.

Haiti elections officials receive report on disputed vote, The Miami Herald (2011)

This article discusses the content of the report of the expert mission of the Organization of American States. The report, which assessed the disputed November election, has been unofficially handed over to the country's Provisional Electoral Council.

Standoff over presidential runoff seen as threat to Haiti, The Los Angeles Times (2011)

This article discusses the possible consequences of the uncertainty caused by the disputed November elections in Haiti. According to the author, the current political crisis could further delay the recovery and it could be a serious threat for the country's future. Seven weeks after the poll, the government still refuses to accept the international panel's recommendations.

Struggling Haiti faces crucial week in politics, The Montreal Gazette (2011)

This article discusses the explosive election crisis in Haiti. The presidential runoff election was supposed to be held on Sunday, January 16, but the results of the first round have not been released yet.

Analysis of the OAS Mission's draft final report on Haiti's election, The Monthly Review (2011)

This article discusses thoroughly the leaked report of the Organization of American States' expert team on the elections in Haiti. President Préval strongly criticized the conclusions of the report, and argued that the experts team was biased: six of the seven members of the OAS team came either from the United States, Canada or France, countries which had raised early public objections to election results. The article discusses the methodology used to assess the election, which was flawed according to the authors. The authors argue in favor of a re-run of the whole poll.

Haiti election body indicates results will stick, Channel News Asia (2011)

This article reports on the latest developments in Haiti. The Election Commission stated that the results of the presidential election cannot be revised on the basis of advice by international monitors but must follow legal procedures. In other words, the EC will change the ranks of the candidates only on the basis of legal complaints filed.

UN urges Haiti to end political crisis, VOA News (2011)

This article reports on the statements of the United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peacekeeping Operations on the political situation in Haiti. Alain LeRoy, speaking to the U.N. Security Council, called for an end to the political crisis that followed the November elections and invited the provisional electoral commission to act on the recommendations of the OAS expert mission.

Haiti under pressure to amend initial vote results, Reuters (2011)

This article reports on the international community's pressure on the Haitian authorities to accept the recommendations of the OAS expert team regarding the November elections. The team found serious malpractices, and after reviewing the results, concluded that the government-backed candidate Jude Celestin came in third and should not participate in the second round of the election. The country is now enduring a political crisis.

Haiti's ruling party withdraws support for election candidate, The Independent (2011)

This article reports on the ongoing political crisis that followed the November elections in Haiti. The ruling Unity party withdrew its support to presidential candidate Jude Célestin, who has been at the center of the controversy. An experts team of the OAS found irregularities in Mr Célestin's election and recommended to let Michel Martelly run in the second round.

Haiti's President urges his candidate to drop out, officials say, The New York Times (2011)

This article reports on the decision of the ruling Unity party to withdrew its support to presidential candidate Jude Célestin. President Preval encourage his hand-picked candidate to drop out of the presidential race. Mr Célestin, however, would not comment on this, and his lawyers filed another petition to election officials.

Haiti: Célestin resists calls to pull out of election, The Miami Herald (2011)

This article reports on the political crisis in Haiti. Presidential candidate Jude Célestin is resisting pressures from his political party and the President to withdraw from the runoff election, and finally solve the political impasse.

Haiti election: Second round line-up to be announced, BBC News (2011)

This article reports on the latest updates from Haiti. The country is waiting for the release of the final results of the disputed November elections, which will determine who will compete in the runoff presidential election. The second round, originally scheduled for January, is now set for March 20.

Mood tense in Haiti ahead of election results, The Miami Herald (2011)

This article reports on the political situation in Haiti. The final results of the November elections will be announced shortly, and many citizens fear that new riots will broke out in the streets. When the preliminary results were announced on December 7, supporters of the presidential candidate Michel Martelly marched in the streets for his exclusion from the presidential runoff.

Votes counted to find out who will contest presidency, The Independent (2011)

These article reports on the announcement of the final results of the November elections in Haiti. The final results are expected to put an end to the controversies surrounding the poll, and announce the two candidate who will run in the second round of the presidential election.

Edgy Haiti waits to see who will contest presidency, Reuters (2011)

This article reports on the Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council's announcement of the definitive results of the November 28 presidential election. The second round is scheduled for March 20, but it is not clear who will compete in the election. Jude Celestin's election has been strongly criticized by the report of the experts team of the Organization of the American States (OAS), and Michel Martelly will likely take his place to run against Mirlande Manigat.

Haiti praised over election decision, The Jamaica Observer (2011)

This article reports on the reactions of the international community regarding Haiti's decision to write off Jude Celestin from the presidential runoff. After a week-long political impasse, all international actors praised this decision and congratulated the two winning candidates, who will not compete in the second round.

Haiti panel announces candidates for runoff presidential election, The Washington Post (2011)

This article reports on the announcement of the election officials regarding the runoff presidential election. Many weeks after the elections, the Electoral Council decided to push candidate Jude Celestin out of the electoral race: Michel Martelly will be the one competing against Mirlande Manigat in the second round.

Haiti's decision, The Miami Herald (2011)

This article discusses the possible consequences of the decision of the Provisional Electoral Council in Haiti to settle the electoral dispute over the presidential poll. The author argues that the runoff selection will allow the country to move forward, and also to put the country on the same page as the intentional community. With a credible, legitimate government, the country will be able to move on with the long-delayed recovery.

Just 2 candidates, but worries for Haiti’s runoff, The New York Times (2011)

This article presents the two candidates that will compete in the upcoming presidential runoff in Haiti, Mirlande Manigat and Michel Martelly, who - the author explains - have very different backgrounds and styles. Right after the November elections, riots broke out in the streets to protest fraud allegations, and now many Haitians and experts fear that the second round will trigger new violence.

The former pop singer who could be Haiti’s president, The Miami Herald (2011)

This article presents an interview to Michel Martelly and discusses his candidacy as president of Haiti. In this article Martelly outlines the main issues in his electoral programme and discusses the possible solutions to the country's problems.

Experts fret over Haiti's runoff election, UPI (2011)

This article discusses the main challenges ahead of the presidential runoff in Haiti. One challenge, for example, will be to guarantee a broader participation, especially from the citizens still displaced around the country: on November 28 only 28% of the people voted. The Organization of American State announced its decision to deploy more observers for the March 20 runoff (from the current 120 to 200).

Haiti candidates press for more quake aid, The Times Live (2011)

This article reports on the electoral campaign in Haiti. popular singer Michel Martelly, who qualified for the second round after a long an OAS expert team reported widespread fraud in the first round of the election, and Mirlande Manigat attended a meeting of the Interim Haiti Recovery Commission, and discussed a possible timetable for the reconstruction plan.

This time, the people of Haiti may win, The Guardian (2011)

this article reports on the main issues discussed in the electoral campaign in Haiti. According to the author, the United States interventions in Haiti's political affairs have been the prime cause of instability in the country. However, the author argues, there have been some changes in the past few months.

Wyclef Jean backs musician in Haiti election, Reuters (2011)

This article reports on Wyclef Jean's decision to announce publicly his support to presidential candidate Michel Martelly. Experts believe that this will may provide a significant boost to the Martelly's candidacy.

Haiti - Elections: Launching of the electoral campaign for the second round, Haiti Libre (2011)

This article reports on the official opening of the campaign for the second round of presidential and legislative elections in Haiti. Gaillot Dorsainvil, President of the the Provisional Electoral Council, appealed to candidates to discipline their supporters and respect of the Elections Law. The campaign will officially end on March 18.

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2 Haiti presidential candidates start campaigns, Newsday (2011)

This article reports on the beginning of the electoral campaign in Haiti. In particular, most of the media and the voters are focusing on the presidential campaign, as Mirlande Manigat and Michel Martelly will present their plans for the management of the foreign aid and the design of the recovery strategy.

In Haiti, officials promise fixes ahead of March runoff election, The Miami Herald (2011)

This article reports on the preparations for the upcoming runoff elections in Haiti. A series of measures have been implemented by the Provisional Electoral Council to guarantee fair and free elections. A 24-hour call center, for example, has been created to answer questions from voters, and new requirements for poll workers have been established. Many observers, however, doubt whether the new measures will boost voters' confidence and prevent fraud and disorganization.

Manigat campaigns on her own terms for Haiti presidency, The Miami Herald (2011)

This article reports on the electoral campaign for the runoff presidential election in Haiti. The author describes and comments Mirlande Manigat's campaign, a 70-year-old former First Lady. Both candidates, Mrs Manigat and pop-singer Michel “Sweet Micky’’ Martelly, have very good chances of winning.

Haiti: Michel Martelly backed by losing candidates, BBC News (2011)

This article reports on the electoral campaign in Haiti. In a joint statement, five losing candidates of the first round presidential election announced their support to Michel Martelly, praising his openness in the campaign and his promises to promote democracy and development.

Haiti: 'Sweet Micky' gets makeover, The Miami Herald (2011)

This article reports on the recent "makeover" undergone by Haitian presidential candidate Michel Martelly. Popular singer and self-proclaimed "bad boy" radically changed his outlook and his style for the campaign thanks to a Spanish consulting firm with right-of-center ties.

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Haiti: UN plans to reinforce police for presidential run-off elections, UN News Centre (2011)

This article reports on the preparations for the elections in Haiti. For the upcoming presidential runoff (March 20), the UN police force in the country is planning to reinforce its support of national police. Apart from its police component (3,500), the UN Stabilization Mission in Haiti has about 8,500 peacekeeping troops.

Aristide the wild card in Haiti’s election, The Star (2011)

The article discusses the former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide's arrival to Haiti. His presence in the country is controversial as other candidates and the USA have asked him to remain outside the country until the polling is over.

Factbox: Haiti's presidential run-off candidates, Reuters (2011)

The article presents the two remaining candidates in the forthcoming presidential elections in Haiti.

Haitians elect president in delayed second round, BBC News (2011)

The article discusses Haitian presidential elections held on Sunday 20 March. The vote counting is still ongoing.

Counting under way in Haiti's delayed presidential poll, BBC News (2011)

The article describes the process of vote counting after Haiti's presidential elections. Preliminary results are expected on 31 March with final results not set to be confirmed until 16 April.

Haiti's electoral council says election results to be relased on time, People's Daily Online (2011)

The article discusses vote counting in Haitian presidential elections. Preliminary results are to be published by the end of March.

U.S. Says Haiti’s Election Improves on November 2010 Vote, South Florida Caribbean News (2011)

The article presents Obama administration's statement of Haitian presidential elections. According to the spokesman and international election observation the recent elections were more peaceful than November 2010 elections in Haiti.

Haiti - Elections : At least 55 arrests related to elections, Haiti Libre (2011)

The article discusses election-related violence in Haiti. The national police and UN's mission to Haiti arrested at least 55 people during the 20 March presidential elections.

Ballot mistake in Haiti's election was corrected: UN spokesman, People's Daily Online (2011)

The article discusses problems in elections material in Haitian presidential elections. According to the UN spokesman, some incomplete electoral kits were delivered to polling stations but the mistake was quickly fixed.

Haiti Election Count Delayed, The Wall Street Journal (2011)

The article discusses vote counting in Haitian presidential elections. The Electoral Council has said that the results will be announced 4 April instead of 31 March due to detected fraud and high turnout.

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Haiti awaits election results amid fears of violence, Xinhua (2011)

The article discusses vote counting in Haitian presidential elections. An announcement was originally scheduled for Thursday, but had been postponed until April 4.

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New Haitian Leader Pledges Reconciliation, The New York Times (2011)

The article discusses the results of Haitian presidential elections. Former singer Michel Martelly won two-thirds of the votes cast in the elections on 20 March.

Final results of Haitian election delayed, Jamaica Observer (2011)

The article reports that the final results of the Haitian presidential elections will be announced on Monday the 18th of April instead of Saturday as originally planned. The reason for the delay is that not all the conditions have been met for the presentation of final results, says a government official. Singer Michel Martelly won the election with 68 per cent of the votes.

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Final results: Pop star declared Haitian president

After a delayed election, tarnished by reports of irregularities and subsequent rioting, final results have confirmed popular singer Michel Martelly as the new Haitian president. Martelly received 67.6 percent of the votes cast.

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Haiti: International Monitors Examine Election Results, The New York Times (2011)

The article discusses the results of legislative elections in Haiti. International observers have began examining the results after the Electoral Commissioner said on Monday that the certification of results will be delayed.

Haitian CEP official questions election results, resigns, People's Daily Online (2011)

The article discusses the results of legislative elections in Haiti. According to Xinhua news agency, one member of the Provincial Electoral Council has resigned and is disagreeing with the council's decisions.

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Haiti Elections: Pierre-Louis Opont disclaims responsibility, Haiti Libre (2011)

Director General of Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council (CEP)Pierre Louis Opont says he is not resposible for the final results released by the CEP, that has been accused of fraud and corruption.

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Experts want Haiti vote results annuled, News24.com (2011)

The Joint OAS-CARICOM Electoral Observation Mission (JEOM) has recommended that Haitian authorities annul the victories of 19 ruling party candidates in the recent legislative elections on the basis of suspected fraud.

Haiti: Some senators want an investigation, Haiti Libre (2011)

A number of Haitian senators are suggesting that an investigation be conducted into allegations that some electoral advisors including President of the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) Gaillot Dorsainvil were paid to tamper with the election results of March 20.

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US senator urges State Dept to considering sanctions for Haitian officials amid fraud concerns, Daily Journal (2011)

US Senator Patrick Leahy of Vermont, in a letter addressed to US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, urged the State Department to examine the visa and U.S. residency status of Haitian officials suspected of engaging in fraud in Haiti's legislative elections.

Haiti's Martelly vows 'rule of law', AFP, (2011)

Haiti's president-elect Michel Martelly is promising to impose a legal crackdown after his May 14 inauguration in the midst of contorversy over the recent legislative election results.

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Haiti: Civil society organisations support OAS-CARICOM report

Six civil service groups have expressed their support for the report released by the joint OAS-CARICOM observer mission team on the recent legislative elections in Haiti, which have been marred by allegations of corruption and fraud.

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Haiti: BCEN to conduct audit of election tabulations

Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council (CEP) has announced the establishment of a National Electoral Complaints and Challenges Bureau (BCEN) to conduct an audit of the Vote Tabulation Center (CTV) and the results of the 19 contested cases.

Haiti debates dual citizenship change, Miami Herald, (2011)

Members of Haiti’s parliament on Saturday began debate on several changes to the country’s 1987 constitution, including one that would do away with a law banning dual nationality. Currently Haitians who have accepted citizenship from other countries are denied the right to vote in their native country.

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Haitian diaspora allowed to vote, AFP (2011)

Haitian legislators have approved ammendments to the 1987 constitution to recognize multiple citizenship for Haitians living abroad. This amendment now gives the near four million members of the disapora the right to vote, a major political shift for the Caribbean nation.

Haiti officials reverse some legislative races challenged by foreign observers, Washington Post (2011)

In light of international concern over fraudulent activity in the recent Haitian election, the electoral results of fifteen out of nineteen legislative seats were overturned in Haiti. The votes were re-tallied after the US and other international partners pressured the government to explain the wide variance between preliminary tallies and the official count released just a few weeks later.

Haiti: Michel Martelly, the Minustah and U.S. Embassy react

Statements issued by Michael Martelly, the Minisutah and the US Embassy on the recent annulment of some of the legislative elections results.

Haitian pop star turned leader faces high expectations, Reuters (2011)

The article explores the challenges ahead for Haiti's president-elect Michel Martelly as he replaces outgoing president Rene Preval.

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Haiti: UN mission calls for explanation on results of three disputed districts, Spero News (2011)

The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Haiti has called for an explanation from the electoral authorities in that country to explain why their results from three districts in recent legislative elections do not match the figures of local and international observers.

Haiti swears in musician amid hopes that post-quake reconstruction will finally get started, Washington Post (2011)

Following the recent legislative elections that were marred by allegations of corruption, Haiti swears in its new president, pop-singer, Michel Martelly. At his inauguration on Saturday, May 14, Martelly outlined his top priorities for rebuilding the country - a plan that focused on education, tax collection, security and foreign investment.

Haiti Prime Minister Jean-Max Bellerive resigns, Miami Herald (2011)

A day before Haiti's new president Michel Martelly was sworn in, Haitian Prime Minister Jean-Max Bellerive resigned from his post to allow the new president to name his own government chief.

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Haiti: Martelly wants business leader as prime minister, AP via Miami Herald (2011)

Following the resignation of former Haitian Prime Minister, Jean-Max Bellerive, the recently inaugurated President Michel Martelly has named business leader, Daniel-Gerard Rouzier, to be the country's number two official. However, this decision is subject to approval in Parliament.

Haiti: UN Council praises 'peaceful' Haiti election, AP via MSNBC (2011)

In a statement released on Tuesday, the U.N. Security Council's acting president and French Ambassador Gerard Araud has congratulated the Haitian people on a peaceful end to a complicated election process.

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Haiti:Joint OAS-CARICOM Electoral Observation Mission Highlights Technical, Organizational and Security Improvements in Haiti Elections, Bahamas Weekly (2011)

The Joint Electoral Observation Mission (JEOM) in Haiti deployed by the Organization of American States (OAS) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) says in terms of efficiency, the second round of the presidential and legislative elections in the Caribbean country was far superior to the first round in terms of organization and security.

Haiti parliament rejects Martelly's pick for PM, AFP (2011)

The Haitian parliament has rejected President Michel Martelly's choice of prime minister. Deputies voted 42 to 19 to turn down Daniel-Gerard Rouzier for the post.

Haitian elections a frustration for donors: cable, Embassy Magazine (2011)

The article discusses a recently released US diplomatic cable that highlights the frustration of the international community leading up to the 2009 elections in Haiti, with the Canadian ambassador flagging transparency issues over the banning of a popular opposition party.

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Caricom leaders want early ratification of new Haitian Prime minister, Jamaica Observer (2012)

Caribbean Community (Caricom) leaders say they were looking forward "to the early ratification" of a new prime minister for Haiti following the sudden resignation of Prime Minister Dr Garry Conille last month.

Haití: Francia aborda con gobierno de Haití financiación de elecciones parciales, Spanish People (2012)

Francia confirmó hoy que mantiene conversaciones con las autoridades haitianas para financiar las elecciones parciales programadas para este año y que según expertos podrían costar unos 25 millones de dólares.