Aristide Defiant, to Sue US, France, Over Kidnapping
One of Aristide's lawyers, Gilbert Collard, said in Paris he and an American colleague would file lawsuits in France and the United States in the next few days, alleging that French and U.S. authorities had kidnapped the Haitian president, once they received full authorization from Aristide.
"The suits will target the Bush administration and the French government," he said. "If we get support from some African states, we will also appeal to the relevant commission of the United Nations." [Bold mine]I don't think the government of the Central African Republic--the country in which Aristide has fled/is stashed--will go for it.
Central African authorities have expressed annoyance over Aristide's repeated accusations against Washington. Foreign Minister Charles Wenezoui told him at the news conference it would be better if he did not talk about the situation in Haiti.I say we should send him back.
In the meantime, while this comedy ensues, I'd like to ask an open question: what more should the US do about Haiti, if anything?
(Thanks to Lucianne.com)
