February 2004
President Jean-Bertrand Aristide Leaves Haiti - 2004-02-29
President Jean-Bertrand Aristide has left Haiti amid armed uprising and international pressure to resign. He is reportedly heading to the Dominican Republic and seeking asylum…
US Women's National Soccer Team's Dominant Victory Over Haiti
The US Women's National Soccer Team won decisively against Haiti with an 8-0 score, advancing to the semifinals of the Olympic qualifying tournament. This match…
Jean-Bertrand Aristide Says He Will Remain President of Haiti - 2004-02-28
Jean-Bertrand Aristide insists he will stay as President of Haiti despite increasing calls for his resignation and rebel threats. Armed government supporters are preparing for…
Armed Groups of Government Supporters Have Shut Down the Capital of Haiti - 2004-02-27
Armed groups supporting the Haitian government have shut down the capital in response to advancing rebels. The rebels have taken control of key cities and…
UN High Commissioner for Refugees Requests Neighboring Countries of Haiti to Provide Asylum
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees has called on neighboring countries of Haiti to shelter those escaping violence in Haiti. Hundreds have fled since early…
Colin Powell Questions the Continuation of Haiti's President
Colin Powell has raised doubts about Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide's ability to lead effectively amid ongoing crises. Aristide insists he will not resign and plans…
The Security Council Holds a Meeting to Address the Situation in Haiti - 2004-02-26
The UN Security Council is convening to discuss the worsening situation in Haiti, where rebel groups have gained control over the north and are demanding…
Continued U.S. Efforts Regarding International Peace Plan in Haiti - 2004-02-25
U.S. officials are working to secure opposition approval for a peace plan that would allow President Aristide to remain in power with limited authority. Opposition…
Rebels in Haiti Promise to Capture the Capital - 2004-02-25
Rebels in Haiti are threatening to capture the capital amid ongoing international efforts to address the unrest. President Bush expresses hope for a political resolution…
Haitian Opposition Requests 24-Hour Extension
Haitian opposition leaders have requested a 24-hour extension to consider an international peace plan amid ongoing political unrest. The U.S. and allies have agreed to…
The Largest Northern City of Haiti Falls to Armed Rebels - 2004-02-23
Armed rebels have seized control of Cap-Haïtien, the largest city in northern Haiti, after capturing the airport, resulting in at least two deaths. The extent…
Haitian President Says He Agrees to International Plan for New Government with Political Opponents - 2004-02-21
Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide has agreed to an international plan to form a new government with his political opponents amid ongoing violence that has resulted…
United States Warns Citizens to Leave Haiti as Unrest Continues - 2004-02-20
The U.S. has issued a warning for its citizens to evacuate Haiti amid ongoing unrest against President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. The situation is deteriorating with increasing…
Haitian Prime Minister: Coup is Imminent - 2004-02-18
Haitian Prime Minister Ivan Neptune warns of an imminent coup as armed rebels gain control over key cities. He calls for international support for Haiti's…
Relief Forces Enter Areas Controlled by Haitian Rebels - 2004-02-17
Relief forces have arrived in Gonaïves, Haiti, to aid those affected by ongoing violence. Armed rebels are escorting aid convoys and have killed two more…
Protests in Haiti - February 16, 2004
Protests in Haiti have escalated with around a thousand demonstrators in Port-au-Prince calling for President Aristide's resignation. Armed groups have taken control of Gonaïves, leading…
Anti-Government Protests in Haiti - 2004-02-15
Opponents of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide are set to hold anti-government protests in Haiti, despite government forces blocking their planned route. The opposition demands Aristide's resignation,…
Former Police Chief and Militants Declare Support for Armed Uprising of Haitian People - 2004-02-15
Former police chief Guy Philippe and militia leader Louis Jodel Chamblain have expressed their support for an armed uprising against President Aristide in Haiti. The…
A Region in Northern Haiti Faces a Humanitarian Crisis - 2004-02-14
Haiti is experiencing widespread unrest, particularly in the northern region controlled by rebels, leading to a humanitarian crisis affecting over 150,000 people. The Red Cross…
Opposition Forces Cancel Protest March in Haiti - 2004-02-12
Opposition forces in Haiti canceled a protest march due to road blockades by supporters of President Aristide. This decision came after violent clashes resulted in…
Haitian Police Meet with Rebels - 2004-02-08
Haitian police reluctantly met with rebels who have taken control of a police station in Gonaïves. The confrontation resulted in casualties among police officers, and…