Time: Haiti's President Says He Won't Step Down as Violent Protests Grip the Capital
Haiti’s embattled leader has made his first public statements since protests rocked the Caribbean nation’s capital more than a week ago, vowing in a televised address that he will not step down.
Voice of America reports that President Jovenal Moise appeared on national television Thursday to address calls for his for resignation. Critics claim his government lacks transparency and is ineffective.
“I hear you,” Moise said in a speech aired by national broadcaster TNH and live-streamed on Facebook. “You are the reason I ran for president. I’m working for you.”
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Unrest In Haiti -- News Updates February 15, 2019
Haiti President Jovenel Moise refuses to quit -- BBC
Haiti President Jovenel Moise defiant amid deadly protests and calls for his resignation -- CNN
Haiti to Unveil Economic Measures to Quell Violent Protests -- US News and World Report/AP
'Do Not Travel To Haiti,' U.S. Tells Citizens, Citing Violent Unrest -- NPR
State department issues Haiti travel warning as protests turn violent -- UPI
Canada raises travel alert for Haiti -- Jamaica Observer
Here's what's fuelling Haiti's violent street protests -- CBC
