Aristide Vows Reforms to Address Unrest
Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide has vowed to disarm politically affiliated gangs, reform the police force and implement other measures to end his Caribbean country’s recent unrest.
Aristide made the pledge late Saturday after meeting with the 15-member Caribbean Community, which put forth the measures that included allowing demonstrators to protest freely and releasing prisoners who have been detained since a Dec. 5 protest at Haiti’s university. Aristide had outlawed street protests in the capital.
The Haitian leader also said he would work with the opposition to appoint a new prime minister.
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