CARICOM says it is “saddened and concerned” by the deepening crisis in Haiti which has paralysed the normal functioning of all sectors of the country and created a situation of extreme hardship for the people.
In a release on Tuesday, the Community stated that it “deplores” the destruction of property and livelihoods, the deteriorating humanitarian situation and the increasing death toll resulting from the breakdown of law and order, which has intensified over the past seven weeks. CARICOM has iterated that while it supports fully the enjoyment of the right to freedom of assembly, it urges that this “be done in a lawful manner.”
According to the release, the protracted political crisis which has upset the political and economic stability of the country and prolonged the disruption of the daily activities of its people can only be resolved peacefully through constructive dialogue. The Community therefore appealed to all parties involved to commence a meaningful discourse, in good faith, to restore order and normalcy to Haiti.
It also called on all parties to recognise the damage being done and to refrain from any further action “that would hinder the peaceful resolution of differences and the return to peace and calm in Haiti.”
CARICOM reiterated its offer of good offices to facilitate a political dialogue between parties, the release added.
CARICOM has been silent on the political and constitutional crisis in Guyana since the December 21st 2018 motion of no confidence against the government. It has also not offered to facilitate political dialogue between the two sides here.
