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Haiti: Father Jean-Juste sends a message from prison

2005-08-02T12:55:04Z

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Haiti: Father Jean-Juste sends a message from prison

July 30, 2005

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Haiti: Father Jean-Juste sends a message from prison

Message to all from Fr. Gerard Jean-Juste inside Haitian National Penitentiary:

Latortue "no objection to releasing Neptune," "Aristide officials like Nazis"; Quigley on Juste

2005-07-26T03:25:34Z

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Haiti likely to extend voter-registration deadline because of low turnout

Updated at 20:46 on July 23, 2005, EST.

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) - The deadline for voter registration in

F. Juste Detained

2005-07-23T12:58:28Z

Hello,
[Update: F. Juste has been detained, articles below including by
Quigley. From the AP:
"The Rev. Gerard Jean-Juste was mobbed and punched by angry
demonstrators at the funeral for Jacques Roche before he was taken
away by police. Jean-Juste was questioned for several hours before his
arrest, said the lawyer, Bill Quigley.

Neptune ordered released but IGH interferes?

2005-07-22T04:18:00Z

Hello,
Please find below a report which indicate that:
Ronald St. Jean of the Haiti-based group Defense of Political
Prisoners' Rights said June 21 that Judge Clune Pierre Jules had
dismissed all charges against Neptune and ordered his release from
jail. This news was corroborated by Brian Concannon Jr. of the

So Anne

2005-07-13T22:50:46Z

Hello,

Please find below a recent article about So Anne which mentions something
called the Association of University Students Committed To A Haiti With
Rights, an older letter from So Anne, and coverage of a petition regarding
So Anne.

Regards,

Jens Iverson

Free So Anne
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AHP refers to Neptune letter, court decision. Haiti's "Ambassador" to Canada - ZNET

2005-07-11T13:20:14Z

Hello,

Please find below two articles, one already posted to the HHP list,
regarding Neptune and the dubiously appointed Haitian Ambassador to Canada's
stated ignorance regarding Neptune.

Regards,

Jens Iverson

FORMER PRIME MINISTER YVON NEPTUNE AFFIRMS THAT HE HAS BEEN WITHOUT A LAWYER

Valdes calls for Neptune's release

2005-06-26T15:27:14Z

Hello,

Please find below a Reuters and a VOA article about U.N. envoy Juan
Gabriel Valdes' call for Neptune's release from prison even if
prosecution continues.

Regards,

Jens

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U.N. envoy in Haiti wants jailed ex-PM released
24 Jun 2005 00:24:30 GMT

Because of Neptune, Gousse's resignation demanded. Gousse resigns.

2005-06-15T11:59:19Z

Hello,

The article below is more evidence that international pressure has an
effecton the interim government.

Regards,

Jens

Haiti's interim justice minister submits resignation
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Haiti¹s interim justice minister submits resignation

Maxine Waters says Noriega is undermining Democracy in Haiti

2005-06-13T02:59:41Z

Hello,

Please find below Waters' recent statement.

Regards,

Jens

Maxine Waters says Noriega is undermining Democracy in Haiti
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June 10, 2005
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Washington, D.C. - Today, on Capitol Hill, Rep. Maxine Waters (CA-35)

AP: US State Dep./Noriega calls for due process for Neptune

2005-06-10T02:22:29Z

Hello,

Apparently the US State Department has been pressing for due process for
Neptune, and now will publicly say they are continuing to do it.

The part about Neptune is at the end of the following AP article.

Regards,

Jens

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LaTortue thinks judge will decide on Neptune this weekend

2005-06-05T04:28:06Z

Hello,

Please find below an article which predicts more news shortly. Neptune
reportedly testified for seven hours before the judge. LaTortue's opinion
and attitude on the trial is on display.

Regards,

Jens

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HAITI:
Courts to Decide on Ex-Prime Minister's Case, Says Gov't

Reuters summary in NYT, pro-Neptune Baltimore Sun editorial

2005-05-29T20:22:38Z

Hello,

Please find below an excerpt from the NYT world briefings and the Baltimore
Sun editorial page. Reportedly, Neptune's closed hearing was in western St.
Marc, and Patrick Elie was present. The editorial succinctly contrasts
Neptune's treatment with the treatment of convicted paramilitary leaders.

AP on Mayette, Neptune

2005-05-28T23:32:04Z

Hello,

Please find below an AP article, not widely picked up, regarding Amanus
Mayette. This case is related to Yvon Neptune¹s through the alleged St.
Marc killings.

Regards,

Jens Iverson

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Reuters on Neptune's court appearance

2005-05-27T21:04:39Z

Hello,

Please find below the Reuters article on Neptune's appearance before a
judge.

"Patrick Elie, who attended the hearing as an observer for Neptune, said the
former prime minister "rejected all the accusations brought against him,
explaining that his arrest and detention was a political lynching.""

Ex-Haitian PM Yvon Neptune Appears in Court

2005-05-26T19:43:03Z

AP, UPI, BBC and Democracy now have covered the story, and it's being picked
up in selected outlets.

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Ex-Haitian PM Yvon Neptune Appears in Court
In Haiti, the country's ousted Prime Minister Yvon Neptune has appeared
before a judge in connection to accusations that he oversaw political