US shoot Haitian police

Title

US shoot Haitian police

Genre

News report; Press conference; Music

TX Date

26 Sep 1994

Year of production

1994

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Duration

00:04:07

Description

Haitian leader, General Raoul Cedras has called the killing of 10 Haitian policemen by US troops an act of atrocity. Paul Woodley reports from New York on reaction to the shootings. US Defence Secretary, William Perry explains to reporters what happened. US President, Bill Clinton stresses the intention to work alongside and not in place of Haitian police. Ousted and exiled President Jean-Bertrand Aristide thanks the USA for its help. US Senator Bob Dole expresses scepticism. Clip includes music of brass band.

Contributors

Paul Woodley; Bill Clinton; Bob Dole; William Perry; Jean-Bertrand Aristide

Keywords

USA; Deaths; Armed forces; Law enforcement; Police; Exiles; International relations; Presidents; Haiti; Jean-Bertrand Aristide; Raoul Cedras

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