Hundreds of parties register for Haiti's first election in a decade
A total of 280 political parties registered to participate in Haiti's first general election in a decade, as of the deadline on Thursday. Not all registered parties will qualify for participation.
A total of 280 political parties registered to participate in Haiti's first general election in a decade, as of the deadline on Thursday. Not all registered parties will qualify for participation.
Among the newly registered parties is CAHDOA (Collective of Haitian Actors for Development and Alternative Organization), established one year ago. They approached Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council with a marching band to emphasize their participation.
Abel Decollines, a member of CAHDOA, expressed the need for improved security to enable electoral campaigning and ensure public participation in the electoral process.
Current security conditions in Haiti present challenges for the electoral process. The Prime Minister has indicated that the first round of elections is planned for the end of the year, though persistent gang violence raises doubts about this timeline. Last year, over 5,900 individuals were killed and more than 2,700 injured, according to United Nations statistics. Additionally, gang violence has displaced approximately 1.4 million people.
A total of 280 political parties registered to participate in Haiti's first general election in a decade, as of the deadline on Thursday.
The EDE party, Committed to Development, also registered on Thursday. Founded by Claude Joseph, former prime minister, the party advocates for the cessation of prolonged political transitions in Haiti.
Currently, Haiti is led by Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, who was appointed by a transitional presidential council. The government had initially planned elections for late August, with a runoff in December. However, the ongoing security challenges may affect this schedule.
The Provisional Electoral Council of Haiti will publish the final list of authorized political parties by Mon, Mar 26, 2024. The selection criteria have not yet been disclosed.
Based on reporting by Africanews.
