[News] Support Rebuilding Haiti with the Democratic Movement
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Wed Jan 27 11:24:02 EST 2010
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Rebuilding Haiti with the Democratic Movement
In the aftermath of the devastating 7.0 earthquake, Haitian children,
women, and men are now suffering through a man-made disaster. Over
one week ago, Obama promised that "The people of Haiti will have the
full support of the United States in the urgent effort to rescue
those trapped beneath the rubble, and to deliver the humanitarian
relief." But instead of delivering on this commitment, he has allowed
the military response to take priority, resulting in thousands of
preventable deaths.
As Haitians organize to rebuild their lives in the midst of an
escalated military occupation, we demand that the Obama
administration stop its destructive interference in Haiti. Haitians
must be at the head of relief efforts and the longterm rebuilding of
their country. Fanmi Lavalas, the democratic grassroots movement of
Haiti, must be at the center of any legitimate rebuilding process.
On behalf of our sisters and brothers in Haiti who have yet to see
any relief and are beginning the process of reconstructing their
country, we make the following demands on the Obama administration:
The US military must IMMEDIATELY stop obstructing the distribution of
water, food, and other emergency aid to the survivors urgently in
need. Obama must instruct the Marines to stop impeding the relief and
rescue efforts of aid workers. They should be delivering food and
medical equipment to the Aristide Foundation and other centers where
people have gathered for refuge.
Haitians must be free to coordinate and lead the relief efforts and
the long term rebuilding of their country.
Jean-Bertrand Aristide, ousted by a US-backed coup in 2004, must be
allowed to return to Haiti immediately and safely.
Lavalas must be allowed to participate in free, democratic
elections. The ban on Lavalas in the upcoming elections must be revoked.
The military occupation of Haiti by the United States and the United
Nations must end once and for all.
We hold the US government accountable for its role in preventing
relief efforts and undermining the Haitian grassroots who are
organizing to rebuild their country. To stand in solidarity with
Haiti at this crucial time, please contact US government officials,
your local senators, and representatives with these demands.
White House: 202-456-1111
Email at <http://www.whitehouse.gov>www.whitehouse.gov
US State Department: 202-647-4000
US Congresspersons: 202-647-4000
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