Humanitarian Crisis in Haiti: 2004

Publication Date: March 2004

Publisher: Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service

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Research Area: International relations

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Coverage: Haiti

Abstract:

Since armed rebels seized control of Haiti's fourth largest city, Gonaives, on February 5, 2004, and protests calling for President Aristide's resignation culminated in his departure on February 29, there has been increasing concern about a looming humanitarian crisis in Haiti. With events on the ground constantly shifting and an increasing lack of security, assessments of the humanitarian situation remain fluid and subject to change. This report covers recent developments and the humanitarian response to the crisis by the United States and other international actors. It will be updated as events warrant. For further information, see CRS Issue Brief IB96019, Haiti: Issues for Congress by Maureen Taft-Morales.