LAURENT LAMOTHE HOPES FOR A PEACEFUL RESOLUTION FOR THE DEMOBILIZED SOLDIERS
(Defend Haiti) -
PORT-AU-PRINCE - The Prime Minister-designate, Laurent Lamothe, expressed concern about the issue of demobilized soldiers grouped in several public sites throughout the country, and said he hoped that the problem can be resolved in the shortest time.
According to MetropoleHaiti, Lamothe, the outgoing Minister of Foreign Affairs, gave attention to the need to take into account the wage claims of former members of the Armed Forces of Haiti, and advocated a search for durable solutions for the soldiers. Lamothe welcomed the involvement of the ministers of interior and justice in efforts to restore order.
The man designated to be the next Prime Minister recalled the promise of President Michel Martelly to restore the armed forces, and assured that this process is achieved with order. Lamothe called for continuing the process of creating the army, without the illegal occupation of public buildings by former soldiers.
Asked about a possible use of force, the Prime Minister-designate argued that the problem must be resolved, without confrontation. Lamothe said that through dialogue the authorities can convince the demobilized military of the illegality of their actions.
He noted that dialogue will enable the demobilized soldiers to present their demands to government authorities. The use of weapons as a means of negotiation is not acceptable, insisted Mr. Lamothe.
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