Haiti Action Committee is honored to share this unofficial translation of a recent press release from Fanmi Lavalas Political Organization, the people’s party in Haiti.The statement was issued at a moment of massive protests demanding the ouster of U.S.-backed dictator, Jovenel Moise. It highlights the continuing impact of the February 29, 2004 coup that overthrew the democratically elected government of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, and stresses the critical importance of community self-defense at a time of brutal repression against the popular movement.We hope you will read this powerful message and distribute it widely.

Fanmi LavalasPolitical Organization Press Release
March 2, 2021

Fanmi Lavalassalutes the Haitian people for the colossal February 28th demonstration.As is evident, our struggle is arriving at the crossroads of self-defense.Bravo to all the actors from civil society who have rejoined the struggle of the Haitian people. If, likeFanmi Lavalas, you had started…