Aristide to get diplomatic passport
Published:Tuesday | February 1, 2011 | 12:42 PM
The Haitian government says it’s ready to issue the former president, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, with a diplomatic passport, opening the way for his possible return.
Aristide was ousted almost seven years ago, and has been living in exile in South Africa.
The news comes at a critical time in Haiti, with the final results of the disputed first round of the presidential election due on Wednesday, and the second round scheduled for March 20.
Aristide would be the second ousted president to return, after the surprise arrival two weeks ago of Jean-Claude Duvalier.