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Last Updated: Feb 13, 2017 - 1:45:37 AM |
The
Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), Luis
Almagro, today expressed his deep concern over the demonstrated
inability of Haitian parliamentarians to meet in the National Assembly
to decide on how best to guarantee institutional stability and encourage
the continuation of the electoral process.
“Given the importance
of the challenges and the serious risks to the country’s stability, it
is particularly troubling that the meeting of the National Assembly set
for yesterday, July 14, was cancelled, once again, due to a failure to
reach quorum,” he said.
“Haiti can no longer afford to be the
hostage of dilatory tactics and other ploys. The situation is critical.
It is time to make a decision that should have been made long ago,”
added the Secretary General.
“It is imperative for Haitian
political stakeholders, including Parliamentarians and those
provisionally governing the country, to fully assume their
responsibilities towards the nation. The interests of the Haitian people
must supersede partisan interests. Every effort should be made for the
presidential, legislative and local elections to be held without delay
and in a calm atmosphere,” he concluded.
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