Category: English
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Jovenel Moise San Manman
In Haitian Kreyòl, a literal translation for «san manman» would be «without mother» or «motherless». Beware, however, if you hear it applied to someone, it is unlikely the speaker is showing compassion for one’s dearly missed loved one. «San manman» is a qualifier reserved for a «most wicked criminal», a despised being. The precise etymology…
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Fair Elections in Haiti
All indicators suggest a fiasco for the scheduled fall elections in Haiti. The International Crisis Group (ICG) observed that 18 months after former President Jean Bertrand Aristide was forced out of the country, Haiti remains insecure and volatile. On the part of much of the population ICG saw “disenchantment, apathy and ignorance about the electoral…
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Massacre at École Polytechnique: A Brutal Wake-Up Call
On December 6, 1989, a vile criminal had taken upon himself to end the lives of 14 innocent women at École Polytechnique, in Montréal. When this tragedy struck, I was attending the University of Waterloo, about 640 miles away. I recall how a deep sadness had engulfed the nation and, like many, it caused my blood…
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M ap Kore Jaden Lakou Nadine
ENGLISH FOLLOWS Kanmarad Nadine Dominique ap kontinye feraye sou tras papa li, Jean Do. Annou pote kole ak konpatriyòt sa yo ki ap poze bèl aksyon ki enpòtan anpil nan moman an. Se yon konbit Ayisyen toupatou pou kwape Kowona. Pa neglije vin voye kout pikwa pa ou. Souple, klike la a: Soutenir Cap Rouge *** Detanzantan,…