Duvalier - Francois and Jean-Claude

A judge in Haiti didn't think it was necessary for Jean Claude Duvalier to face trial for human rights abused; instead, he ruled that the former Haitian dictator, Jean Claude Duvalier to go on trial for corruption. The former Haitian president was accused for torture and other rights abuses for which several people alleged to have been the victims.

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In an interview given to the Associated Press at the World Economic Forum in January 2012, the Haitian President Michel Martelly showed his intention to pardon former Haitian dictator Jean Claude Duvalier who has been accused on corruption and human rights violations.

President Martelly made it clear that his country has more pressing issues to deal with following decade of political instability and a devastating earthquake in 2010. The president also declared to Associated Press that he will respect the independence of the judicial system ruling on whether Duvalier should face trial on corruption and human rights violations.

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Here is a picture of a Haitian Pintade. Pintade became very popular during the Duvalier reigh as it represented the symbol for the Duvalier revolution. It is located in the VSN Flag. VSN represents Voluntaire de la Securite Nationale -

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Here is a picture of the usual propaganda that was taking place during his government. No one was allowed to criticize his government at the time

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Here is a picture of former first lady of haiti Michele Bennett during her wedding with Jean-Claude Duvalier. Michele Bennett first husband: Alix Pasquet - Wedding was estimated around 3 million

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The period of the Duvalier in Haiti is filled with history. Here is the picture of Michel Francois who was important during this historical period,

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Here is a picture of Francois Duvalier after his death. He was replaced by his son Jean-Claude Duvalier. Between the two, there was a system of dictature in Haiti that lasted until the departure of Jean-Claude to France

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Here is a picture as Paul Denis reacted

Since the return of Jean-Claude Duvalier to Haiti, many people and governments have reacted to his return. Some positively and some negatively.

Reaction on the return of Jean-Claude Duvalier

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Here is a pictur of the haitian flag in Black and red

The Haitian flag for most of its history has been Blue and red. However, when Dessalines was proclaimed emperor of Haiti as Jacques I in October 18004 the blue band was changed to Black. The next time the Flag was again changed, was during the dictatorship period of Francois and Jean-Claude Duvalier

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Here is a picture of Jean-Claude Duvalier and the VSN or Volontaire de la Securite Nationale in Haiti. Jean-Claude Duvalier succeeded his father Francois Duvalier who died in office in 1971

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