Protesters in Haiti capital demand chance to vote in runoff

  • 2/5/2023
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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti, Rajab 18, 1437, April 25, 2016, SPA -- About 2,000 demonstrators have marched in Haiti's capital calling for resolution to a protracted impasse that has repeatedly postponed a runoff presidential election, according to AP. Protesters carried placards emblazoned with photos of Jovenel Moise, a businessman who was the leading candidate in the disputed first-round of voting. Demonstrator Sabrina Demosthil says marchers are "calling for the runoff to be held as quickly as possible." Sunday was selected as election day in an early February accord negotiated by legislative leaders and then-President Michel Martelly. But there seemed little chance of Haiti meeting that deadline. Now, interim President Jocelerme Privert says the vote should be held late next month. It remains uncertain when balloting will actually be held. A five-member commission is preparing to evaluate last year's contested rounds. Moise is Martelly's preferred successor. --SPA 02:25 LOCAL TIME 23:25 GMT www.spa.gov.sa/w

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