Haiti postpones elections indefinitely as gang violence disrupts plans

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 7 Oct, 18:14 · Archive

Haiti's electoral council has indefinitely postponed elections scheduled for December and February, citing technical and operational requirements alongside ongoing gang violence that is hampering electoral preparations. The delay means Haiti will mark 10 years without holding national elections.

Authorities are struggling to register voters and secure the areas needed to conduct the poll amid the security crisis that continues to grip the country.

How it is being reported

• Haiti to mark 10 years without elections after new delayHaiti has postponed initial stages of the electoral process, putting the country on track to mark 10 years without holding national elections.UPI · 7 Oct, 18:01
• Haiti postpones elections indefinitely as gang violence hampers preparationsHaiti has indefinitely postponed elections scheduled for December and February, the electoral council said Tuesday, citing technical and operational requirements as gang violence continues to disrupt preparations. The delay leaves Haitians without a vote as authorities struggle to register voters and secure areas needed for the poll.France 24 · 7 Oct, 02:06

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