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It is interesting to see how two of the most controversial leaders in Haiti manage to have so much in common. In this, I want to refer to Former Haitian Dictator Jean Claude Duvalier and former president Jean Bertrand Aristide. Take a look as the following striking similarities:

1) Both Jean Claude Duvalier & Jean Bertrand Aristide have passionate fanatics

2) Both have been accused of making million by stealing from the government.

3) Both Jean Claude Duvalier and Jean Bertrand Aristide went on exile.

4) Duvalier and Aristide came back from exile within the same year.

5) Duvalier & Aristide were visited at home by Michel Martelly.

6) On February 28, 2013, Jean-Claude Duvalier went to Court. On May 8, 2013, Aristide went to Court.

Does that mean, if one goes to prison, the other would follow?

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Here is a memorable picture of two Haitian Presidents, Dumarsais Estime and Francois Duvalier.

Born out of poor parent in Verrettes, Dumarsais Estime graduated from law school and practiced law for a short time before becoming a teacher. He went into exile during the government of Louis Borno. During the US occupation of haiti in 1915, Dumarsais Estime was one of the biggest critics

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Here is a picture of young Jean Claude Duvalier.

In April 1971, Jean Claude became president of Haiti at the age of 19 following the death of his father, Francois Duvalier. At the time, he becoming the world's youngest president

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This is a picture of former Haitian Dictator Francois Duvalier in his shooting range. He is accompanied with his son, Jean Claude Duvalier

Jean Claude Duvalier was born in Port-au-Prince, went to school at Nouveau College Bird and Saint-Louis de Gonzague

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Here is a picture of Francois Duvalier with Daughter, Marie Denise Duvalier.

Not much has been provided in term of information on Marie Denise Duvalier. However, little we know about her is that she is the legitimate daughter of former Haitian dictator Francois Duvalier and the older sister of former Haitian dictator Jean Claude Duvalier.

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The historic appearance in Court by Jean Claude Duvalier. This took place on February 28, 2013 in Port-au-Prince. Former Haitian dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier accused for corruption and human rights abuses came to court for the first time.

During the Court procedure, the 61-year-old Duvalier said when asked about his role as head of state from 1971 to 1986. He responded: "Under my authority, children could go to school, there was no insecurity."

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This is one of the most historic moment in the history of Haiti. Former Haitian dictator Jean Claude Duvalier came to court to answer the accusations for the abuses taken place under his government.

Several alleged victims were present in the courtroom. Many of them expressed satisfaction that Duvalier had finally appeared to answer to his acts.

One of his victims, Alix Fils-Aime, said:
"He will have to face history in court, just like other dictators around the world are facing,"

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Jean Claude Duvalier who had boycotted three previous court hearings, finally came to court in Port-au-Prince on February 28, 2013. In front of a panel of three judges in a packed and courtroom, Duvalier was asked by the judges about several cases of detention of political prisoners. As the process was going on inside the courtroom, hundreds of Duvalier supporters some dancing and chanting in favor of the former dictator

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Here is a picture of some of the most influential personalities during the government of Jean Claude Duvalier.

Toward the end of his presidency, he made major changes replacing some of the most reputable members of his Ministerial cabinet.

Col. Gregoire Figero was named to replace Col. Albert Pierre as national police chief. Also were removed, Jean-Marie Chanoine, Frantz Merceron, Theodore Achille, Jean-Robert Estime,

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This is a picture of former Haitian president Francois Duvalier after his death.. Standing right in front of him is his son Jean Claude Duvalier. After his death, Jean Claude Duvalier continued his legacy and dictatorship

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