UN envoy calls for Haiti elections

The United Nations\' acting mission chief in Haiti says the country must proceed with presidential election this year despite widespread damage caused by the recent earthquake.



Edmond Mulet says Haiti cannot afford what he called constitutional slippage as it rebuilds from the January 12 disaster.



Before the quake struck, there were preparations for two votes, legislative elections in February and the presidential contest later this year.



President Rene Preval has already said he will step down at the end of his five-year term next February.



Mr Preval is not allowed to seek re-election under the current Constitution.



However, there are reform efforts underway that could change the term limit.