Duvalier - Francois and Jean-Claude

President Michel Martelly outraged Amnesty International, when he considered holding a state funeral for deceased former Haitian president Duvalier. Duvalier was alleged to have committed atrocities upon Haitians, his network killing hundreds of thousands, causing a mass exodus of citizens in the past, as well as Human Rights violations

AI Director Erika Rosas said, ". . . President Martelly could have expressed compassion for the thousands of victims of Duvalierism . . . . This is a slap on the face for human rights and the victims' struggle to justice."

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Here is a picture of some people who took the opportunity to protest against the Duvalier regime on the very same day of the funeral of Jean Claude Duvalier in Haiti.

The group wanted to remind people of the crime this regime has committed in Haiti and how so many families suffered and are still suffering as a consequence

According to some in the protest Duvalier regime was a regime of blood, terror. The regime repressed all forms of expression and freedom in Haiti.

Kreyol Pale, Kreyol Kompran

Gade yon group mou ki te ape proteste Samdi-a pandan fineray Jean Claude Duvalier Nan Por-au-Prince. Moun yo te profite evenman sa pou yo te fe moun sonje ke Divalye regime sa se yon ban kriminel, e ke se pa de ni twa moun yo manje

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Here is the former Haitian First Lady Michele Bennett comforting a very close friend of the family during the funeral of former Haitian President Jean Claude Duvalier. The funeral which was a private ceremony in Port-au-Prince, Haiti took place on October 11, 2014.

The entire family was present, including Nicholas and Anya Duvalier

The Haitian government did not send representative to the funeral. The Haitian society got involved into a debate before the funeral as to the type of funeral to give to the former Dictator. At the end, it was decided that he would not receive either a National or Official one.

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Here is a picture of the son of Former Haitian President Jean Claude Duvalier and the Grandson of Dr. Francois Duvalier.

Francois-Nicolas Duvalier wrote an article that was published on April 19, 2013 in the Haitian newspaper giving tribute to his grandfather, Francois Duvalier. He wrote "In memoriam Dr. Francois Duvalier, President for Life". Francois-Nicolas Duvalier is currently working in the government of Michel Martelly. This was published in Le Nouvelliste. The tribute to Former Haitian dictator Francois Duvalier received lots of reaction from many members of the Haitian population.

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Here is a picture of Nicolas Duvalier at the Wake of former Haitian Dictator Jean Claude Duvalier.

There are rumors that Nicholas is likely to hold the legacy of his father and grandfather. Some people already announced that Nicholas Duvalier will be a candidate at the next Presidential election in Haiti. This has created a sense of panic in the Lavalas camp, according to statements obtained by some.

François-Nicolas Duvalier is currently working as a consultant. We have non verified information that he is currently providing his services to the Martelly-Lamothe Government. The Martelly government has embraced an economic development program similar to one adopted by Jean Claude Duvalier in tourism

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Here is a picture of Former Haitian Dictator Jean Claude Duvalier on his motorcycle. A young man with love for fast car, Motorcycle and Speed Boat.

As a young man in Haiti Jean Claude Duvalier lived in isolation. He was often seen on his car and motorcycle.

In exile, Jean Claude Duvalier continue to live the life of a prince. He moved into a chateau on the Côte d'Azur. There, he spent most of his time drifting.

Jean Claude boasted speed boats and would race around the French Riviera in fast cars including a Mercedes, a BMW and a Ferrari Testarossa.

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Here is a picture of Jean-Claude Duvalier and Michele Bennett during their wedding

Jean-Claude Duvalier married Michele Bennett Pasquet, mulato, - Michele Bennett first husband: Alix Pasquet - Wedding was estimated around 3 million

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Here is a picture of Jean-Claude Duvalier as he was taken by Haitian officials for interrogation.

Since the return of Duvalier to Haiti, Human Rights groups have become vocal in asking for justice for the victims of the Duvalier regime. They want Jean-Claude Duvalier to be held accountable for crimes committed by his father and himself

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Here is a picture of Jean-Claude Duvalier as he was escorted to court to answer qyestions regarding abuses during his government. He was taken to court by member of the Haiti national police and some U.N. police

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In this picture, you see Jean-Claude Duvalier marriage with Michele Bennett Pasquet, mulato, - Michele Bennett first husband: Alix Pasquet.

Jean-Claude Duvalier and Michele Bennett divorced in 1993 and as a result of this divoce, he lost most of his fortune. He lived modestly in exile

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