Haiti: Massacre in the Making

Dear Friends of Haiti,

The UN is currently planning a second military operation against Cite Soleil akin to "Operation Iron Fist" which will result in many more casualties then the massacre they committed on July 6th. Why? Many miltitants of Lavalas from other popular neighborhoods who have armed themselves against the human rights violations of the PNH have gone into hiding in Cite Soleil. Why have they taken up arms? Because the UN has never provided them protection against the PNH who has indiscriminately murdered them for their political convictions demanding the return of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide.

If the UN goes ahead with its plan for a second major military incursion against Cite Soleil, it is guaranteed the number of casualties will far exceed July 6th and further tarnish and expose the real role of the UN in guaranteeing the coup of Feb. 28, 2004. They have a choice, either go ahead at the behest of the US Embassy and Haiti's traditional reactionary business elite, or sit down and talk to avoid the bloodshed. We have made every possible overture to the UN for dialogue before they committ this next penultimate massacre. If they continue down this path the blood of many innnocent Haitians is on their hands.

Best in Solidarity,

Kevin Pina

Port au Prince, Haiti
August 18, 2005