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Here is a picture of Senator Steven Benoit as he was wounded by rubber bullet during protest.

The Government of the Republic of Haiti has expressed its anxiety over the issue that different demonstrations organized to challenge the results of recent elections are becoming increasingly violent, defying all the code of conduct for peaceful demonstrations. On November 18, 2015, one of such demonstrations has even vandalized the noble inaugural ceremony of the renovated historic site of the 'Battle of Vertières' on the day of its 212th anniversary. The protesters disobeyed the separators marking the boundary of protests and forcefully wanted to enter the premises of CEP. On November 18, 1803, Haiti won Independence from France in The Battle of Vertières. The enslaved Africans successfully led a revolution for their freedom in a two month long battle to become the first country in the world history to ban slavery and become the world's first Independent Black republic.

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Here is a picture of Antonio Cheramy, Senator of Ouest.

The presidential run-off pitting Jude Celestin against the Martelly-backed candidate, Jovenel Moise, on December 27th has Haitians nervous. They fear more fraud at the polls will hand the election to Moise, who will continue Martelly's policies.

There was joy in one quarter though concerning election results. Germain Alexandre of Petit-Goâve won a seat in the Chamber of Deputies with 64.88% of the vote over his rival Jacques Stevenson Thimoleon, who captured only 34.40%.

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Here is a picture of Dieupie Cherubin, Senator of Sud-Est.

Two rounds of legislative elections were held on August 9th and October 25th, to try and seat 20 senators and 119 deputies. The 5.8 million voters failed to elect any one party as the majority party in Parliament. Part of this failure to achieve a majority in Parliament could be due to the cancellation of the first round of voting in almost 25% of constituencies. Cancellation occurred because of violence at the polling stations. A 72-hour window of opportunity is the time period during which parties can dispute the preliminary results. Final results will be released November 22nd.

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Here is a picture of Nenel Cassy, Senator Nippes.

Parliamentary elections held its second round of voting on October 25th but the preliminary results revealed none of the parties achieved a definite majority. Parliament has not been in session since January 13th of 2015. A constitutional crisis occurred when the Martelly government and the opposition could not come to an agreement to hold elections before January 12th. Parliament was forced to disband, and Martelly has ruled by presidential decree ever since.

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Here is a picture of Willot Joseph, Senator of Centre.

Celestin Supporters Threaten Insurrection if Moise Prevails in Vote Count

In the wake of preliminary results of the October 25th presidential balloting, demonstrators took to the streets in protest of what they deemed to be fraudulent results, due to the opacity of the balloting process and allegations of voter fraud. At one rally of 300 protestors in Port-au-Prince, the crowd turned ugly and violent, throwing rocks at the Haitian police. The police responded with tear gas to scatter the protestors. The rally lasted three hours, causing traffic to gridlock.

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Here is a picture of Ronald lareche, First senator of Nord Est

OAS/EOM Finds No Discrepancies with CEP Election Results. OAS/EOM is stressing once again the run-off follow "pre-established norms" and the process be peaceable and orderly. OAS/EOM is strongly urging all political parties disputing election results to band together and build a Haiti that is inclusive. OAS/EOM trusts the CEP will endeavor to monitor carefully the voting process at each of the polling stations, to avoid a repeat of the violence and fraudulent voting characterizing the October 25th balloting.

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We just learned that Dr. Louis Noisin just passed away in Cap-Haitian.

Here is a picture of Louis Noisin, of the University du Roi Christophe, in Cap Haitien, a Haitian senator in 1988

Dr. Louis Noisin is one of the individuals who had the opportunity to contribute to the constitution of Haiti. After the reign of Jean-Claude Duvalier in 1986, a new constitution was needed for Haiti. Louis Noisin served as a member of the group who take credit for coming up with a new constitution.

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Sherlson Sanon, former member of a drug-trafficking ring, has accused Senator Lambert of grooming him as a drug runner and hit man. Incarcerated Sanon has made a full confession to the authorities about his criminal activities.

Sanon's attorney, Beauvoir, has attacked the Prisoner Association for demanding he drop charges against Lambert.

Sherlson Sanon and Beauvoir have asked Judge Maximin to indict Sanon on less serious charges, and protect him while imprisoned. Maximin is reluctant to do so.

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Here is a picture of Senator Wencesclas Lambert.

He is the second senator Southeast. Senator Wencesclas Lambert believes that the terms of Senators from the 2009 elections is scheduled to end on the second Monday of January 2015. To decrease his term is out of question

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Here is a picture that you would not see in many other countries. Three Haitian lawmakers urinating in the street. This appears to be a normal practice in the Haitian society

Urinating in the Street in Haiti

The unsuspecting traveler to Haiti may be in for quite a shock when he or she notices for the first few times Haitian men, women and children relieving themselves on the side of the roads. While most will not know what to take away from this, public urination is quite common in Haiti where there are no public restroom facilities. While travelers are prompted to use the toilets in restaurants and hotels, Haitians will use nature with some women even dressing for the eventuality.

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