[News] President Aristide Is Ready To Return To Haiti

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Jan 20, 2011 - Issue 410


President Aristide Is Ready To Return To Haiti
Former President Sends Email Message to BC



I would like to thank the government and the people of South Africa 
for the historic hospitality, deeply rooted in Ubuntu, extended to my 
family and I.

Since my forced arrival in the Mother Continent six and a half years 
ago, the people of Haiti have never stopped calling for my return to 
Haiti .  Despite the enormous challenges that they face in the 
aftermath of the deadly January 12, 2010 earthquake, their 
determination to make the return happen has increased.

As far as I am concerned, I am ready.  Once again I express my 
readiness to leave today, tomorrow, at any time.  The purpose is very 
clear: To contribute to serving my Haitian sisters and brothers as a 
simple citizen in the field of education.

The return is indispensable, too, for medical reasons: It is strongly 
recommended that I not spend the coming winter in South Africa 's 
because in 6 years I have undergone 6 eye surgeries. The surgeons are 
excellent and very well skilled, but the unbearable pain experienced 
in the winter must be avoided in order to reduce any risk of further 
complications and blindness.

So, to all those asking me to return home, I reiterate my willingness 
to leave today, tomorrow, at any time.  Let us hope that the Haitian 
and South African governments will enter into communication in order 
to make that happen in the next coming days.

United to the Haitian people, once again my family and I express our 
sincere gratitude to the government and the people of South Africa.




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