A section of Haiti-American leaders have written to US President Joe Biden requesting him to withdraw support for Kenya's operation in the troubled country.
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The top U.S. diplomat has called on Haitian political leaders to work for elections this year, with major Haitian civil society activists and other experts backing down as a “mistake,” amid deep political instability.
Speaking to reporters on Monday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken called on Haitian leaders to “gather around a more inclusive, peaceful and secure view of the country and pave the way for free and fair elections this year.”
USA and United Nations say the nationwide legislative and presidential election scheduled for September should move forward despite being killed last week President Jovenel Moise.
But the assassination has shaken the country, which has already faced widespread political instability and major tambourine violence, – and leading civil society groups and rights activists say voting will not be the best way out of the crisis.