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Here is a picture of Sophia and Michel Martelly sharing a moment together on the dance floor. This is quite romantic and the couple seems to be in love.

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In 1989, former Haitian President, Proper Avril, authorized the torture and arrest of six well-known political activists, among them Evans Paul.

In 1991, Avril was sued under the Alien Tort Statue. Prosecution lawyers used precedent-setting Filartiga v. Pena-Irala, to mount their defense, and got a default judgment against him in 1993.

In 1994, Evans et al received $41 million in punitive damages. The outcome was due to Filartiga v. Pen-Irala precedent ruling.

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Haiti Air Ambulance Service Inc. (HAASI) made an announcement it has partnered with Air Methods Corporation (AMC), to offer transportation services from rural hospitals in Haiti's hinterlands to metro acute-care facilities.

AMC will supply two state-of-the-art Bell 407 helicopters, staffed with three pilots and two mechanics. They will augment HAASI's emergency medical technicians, trained in air transport procedures.

AMC operates three divisions: Air Medical Services, United Rotorcraft Manufacturing, and its Tourism Services.

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In 1989, former Haitian President, Proper Avril, authorized the torture and arrest of six political activists, including Evans Paul, then-Port-au-Prince Mayor.

By 1991, Avril faced a lawsuit brought by CCR, who sued under the Alien Tort Statue. Lawyers used Filartiga v. Pena-Irala case to mount their defense.

In 1994, Evans et al received $41 million in punitive damages. This marked the first time a Haitian dictator had been convicted of human rights abuses ever.

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The Rich Cultural History of Haitian Music

Haitian music takes a variety of forms, from Voodoo-inspired Rara, to acoustic Twoubadou, roots-based Mizik Rasin, and the ever-popular Compás, a Dominican-inspired meringue, which has evolved with the times and cross-pollinating influences. Nemours Jean Baptiste created Kompa Direct in the 50s, which led to the Mini-Jazz movement of the 60s.

American rap has taken hold in Haiti, with a local, burgeoning hip-hop culture gaining popularity with the younger generation. Haiti's biggest hip-hop export is world-renowned Wyclef Jean.

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Celebrities with Haitian heritage are rarely identified as such, but a good many exist. Here are ten of them:

Modern soul singer Maxwell
Indie-rocker Regine Chassagne
"Whatcha Say" hitmaker Jason Derulo
Painter Jean Michael-Basquiat
American footballer Jonathan Vilma
De la Soul's David Jolicoeur
Actress, Garcelle Beauvais
Rappers DJ Whoo Kid and Tony Yayo of G-Unit, as well as multi-millionaire 50 Cent
Indianapolis Colts Pierre Garcon

And the intellectual giant, W.E.B. Du Bois, father of the Negritude Movement.

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Here is a picture taken from the poster of the new Kanaval from the group T-Vice. This is Kanaval 2014 Skandal.

Mezanmi Na kanaval sa se Zin Apre Zin. Seman passe se te Djakout Number 1. Konye a se tou pa T-Vice

Neg yo ap mete tout kakashat deyo nan kanaval sa

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Here is a picture taken from the new music video of Carimi for the Kanaval 2014.
This year, the group Carimi worked with Mikaben to present one of teh best Kanavals of the year. It is a BOMB of a carnaval called EKLATE.

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Here is a picture of the Haitian President Michel Martelly and Barack Obama in Washington DC. This took place on Thursday, February 6, 2014, President Michel Martelly of Haiti met President Barack Obama of the United States.

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Here is a picture of US Secretary of State John Karry with Haitian President Michel Martelly on February 5, 2014. This was during a visit of the Haitian President, his first after three years in office.

President Barack Obama will be meeting with the Haitian Presidend
to discuss issues related to Haiti's economic and political future.

In addition, the U.S. is interested in the political stability of Haiti and will support free, fair elections

Some of the Legislative and local elections in Haiti have been delayed for more than two years.

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