Haiti: Ariel Henry settles, Cap Haitien prepares the presidential funeral
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The new Prime Minister of Haiti, Ariel Henry (center), during the ceremony marking the installation of his government, in Port-au-Prince, July 20, 2021. © Valerie Baeriswyl / AFP
By: Mikaël Ponge
23 mins
While the new head of government Ariel Henry settles in his chair, the city of Cap Haitien in the north of the country is preparing to host the national funeral of assassinated President Jovenel Moïse.
Grievance registers are open from this Wednesday, July 21, 2021.
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"We must never relive such a tragedy again."
With these words spoken, on Tuesday July 20, 2021 in Port-au-Prince, Ariel Henry the new head of government took advantage of his installation ceremony to pay tribute to Jovenel Moïse, the president assassinated on July 7. A drama after which Ariel Henry calls for unity and serenity. A Prime Minister who gives himself as priorities
"the continuation of the investigation into the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse, the fight against insecurity, the organization of elections, the revival of the economy, the fight against Covid- 19, among others ”.
At the same time, the city of Cap Haitien is preparing for the funeral of Jovenel Moïse.
From this Wednesday, July 21, radio stations are invited to play only occasional music.
The sale of alcohol is prohibited, nightclubs are closed.
The photo of the late president is on display in front of the Town Hall and condolence registers are open to the public.
Thursday, July 22, a so-called patriotic mass will be sung in the cathedral of Cap Haitien, followed by a march and a vigil.
Before the national funeral on Friday July 23, in the village of SOS Village, in a private residence of the Moïse family.
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