[wanabidii] Press Releases: Electoral Process in Haiti

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: Electoral Process in Haiti 01/07/2016 03:50 PM EST Electoral Process in Haiti Press Statement John Kirby Spokesperson, Bureau of Public Affairs Washington, DC January 7, 2016 The United States welcomes the announcement of the Presidential Decree, published on January 6, calling on the people of Haiti to participate in the second round of the presidential election and the remaining legislative elections on Sunday, January 24. We look forward to the completion of the electoral process and encourage all Haitians to participate peacefully and calmly in the vote. This is an opportunity for the Haitian people to have their voice heard regarding the future leader of their country. To that end, we urge everyone to ensure transparency and credibility in this fundamental democratic process. As noted in a statement put out by the Core Group on January 4, the United States and the international community in Haiti urge state institutions and political actors alike to take all steps necessary to ensure a peaceful transfer of power to a newly elected President by the constitutionally mandated date of February 7. We reaffirm our commitment to working with the Provisional Electoral Council and Haiti’s international partners in support of fair, credible, and secure elections that reflect the will of the Haitian people. The United States looks forward to working with the next democratically-elected government on the numerous challenges facing Haiti. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520