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On AMANPOUR. today, while international donors meet in Montreal to ponder the future of the relief and development effort, Christiane travels to the southern port town of Jacmel. A popular tourist site and center of the arts in Haiti, the city was hoping for a renaissance with the announcement of the first major hotel chain deal in a decade. That was the day before the earthquake. Does tourism still hold the key to its rebirth from the rubble? Haiti is just one of the stories in our round-up of some of the top headlines this morning.
Tom Evans
Sr. Writer, AMANPOUR.
HAITI – Will international donors make a long-term commitment to Haiti’s recovery?
– International donors meet in Montreal, Canada to decide priorities for Haiti’s long-term development
– Canada says meeting will lay groundwork for future aid, not seek immediate pledges of money
– Haitian prime minister Jean-Max Bellerive is among the officials attending the meeting, which also includes representatives of the U.N. and other international organizations
QUESTION: Will Haiti’s partners seize the moment and give the country an opportunity to build a new and better country out of the ruins without dictating the way Haiti does it?
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Shot in the street over rice:
In Haiti right now you notice how patient, considerate, gentle, even noble people are, all things considered. We've seen very little looting. Very little violence and anger from the people. But this week we did see gunfire and death, out near the airport, in connection with five bags of rice.
We want to warn you, this video is extremely graphic and very hard to look at, but very important to know about:
CNN has sent a crew to the Haitian government compound at the airport to ask about this incident and several other similar incidents reported by other media. If and when we get a response, we'll share that with you.
Christiane reports from Haiti:
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Christiane is in Haiti, where she's reporting on relief and rebuilding. She anchors AMANPOUR. live from Haiti every day on CNN at 2100 CET. Here are her updates from the ground:
- January 26: Huge tragedy for Haiti children: the quake crumbled half nation's schools and three main universities destroyed or damaged. Spoke to three girls age 11 and 13. They’re still afraid and traumatized from seeing so much death and destroyed buildings. They’re desperate to get back to school and see friends and teachers. But the Education Minister tells me the government is still trying to figure out how to get classes reconvened in tents or wherever... they think the very earliest would be sometime in March.
- January 25: What Haiti needs now – a Future
- January 25: I’m in a Gap garment factory in Haiti right now. Workers back at work making t-shirts for US. Vital. Main thing right now is creating jobs. For long term, garment industry could be engine of Haiti’s economic recovery. Companies giving workers food. Main worry from factories: if they can't get up and running quickly, buyers in the US will go elsewhere. The President of the Associaton of Haitian Manufacturers tells me $25m in soft loans now will revive the whole Haitian garment industry. 28,000 workers and massive trickle down effect.
- January 24: Drove over mountains in Haiti to Jacmel on the Caribbean coast; Canadians to the rescue there. En route saw sides sheared off mountains leaving great white gashes. And saw busses stuffed with people getting out of the capital to countryside.
- January 23: A 24 year old man pulled from rubble today – 11 days later. Incredible.
- January 23: There are tent cities springing up here in Haiti: the government and aid workers are trying to relocate 400,000 people out of these tent cities and out of the city
- January 22: I see people lined up at the passport office here in downtown Port-au-Prince – trying to renew passports and trying to get out of Haiti.
- January 22: Landed in Haiti. Airport looks more under control. Saw lots of people in line, outside of the airport, trying to leave Haiti.
- January 21: In Santo Domingo. On my way to Haiti.
- January 21: In New Jersey headed to Santo Domingo
- January 20: I'm going to Haiti to investigate how the country can RISE LIKE A PHOENIX from these ashes into something even better. This devastating horrible tragedy just might also be a rare chance to do right by Haiti, and rebuild, as Europe and Japan rebuilt their shattered nations after World War II
On Friday I'm going to Haiti to investigate how the country can RISE LIKE A PHOENIX from these ashes into something even better. This devastating horrible tragedy just might also be a rare chance to do right by Haiti, and rebuild, as Europe and Japan rebuilt their shattered nations after World War II
And now your feedback:
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Haiti’s ongoing relief efforts and the debate about torture and interrogation that Professor Philippe Sands and Chief speechwriter to former President G. W. Bush entertained were the most commented topics. Concern over Haitians and their welfare continued to be a priority among the majority and although most agreed the interview about interrogation methods was “fantastic”, they described it as a divisive topic that “needed to be addressed.”
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Below, you will see some opinions from viewers like yourself. We would love to hear what you think.
Dawn Chandler Young While I agree with that we definitely need to clear up the law regarding torture and war. Terrorism is NOT a new term, it is the Oldest term in the history of human kind. We just arent used to being the terrorists. and Americans still dont understand what happened because they didnt elect Bush, and Bush and Cheney didnt comply with the law in any way shape or form, everything from the justice department filings to the yellow cake uranium, to the non compliance with congress when subpoenaed is conspiracy against the United states of America.
Melvin Hoe Fantastic interview with many great insights. Mark's reactions to this sensitive topic is quite entertaining 🙂 A very divisive topic for sure, but Professor Sands made a very good point about the UK not using "enhanced interrogation" techniques while still being able to remain safe. There has to be another way out.
Ifeanyichukwu Ikwecheghe Some times controlled torture is good, provided its designed to yield a positive result of getting useful info
Yusuf Blaq I'm against torture.
Shahpour Shahpourian of course waterboarding is a torture
Tom's Take:
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On AMANPOUR. today, we again focus on Haiti. Christiane talks to Ambassador James Dobbins, U.S. envoy to Haiti in the Clinton administration. He is urging the international community not to rebuild Haiti’s institutions, “on the old inefficient and corrupt foundations,” but to reform them so they are accountable to the needs of the Haitian people. And we continue our look at President Obama, one year on.
Is the intelligence community better equipped now to track and prevent future terrorist attacks than it was before 9/11? And how do we assess the true threat of al Qaeda when its members seem to regroup wherever a hospitable environment presents itself? Haiti and the war against al Qaeda and the Taliban are among the stories in the news today. Here are some perspectives on the latest headlines.
Tom Evans
Sr. Writer, AMANPOUR.
HAITI – Are there enough medical supplies in Haiti to help the tens of thousands who have been injured, especially those with crush injuries?
– Hopes fading of finding any more survivors. Some rescue teams pulling out of Haiti as international effort focuses more on looking after the homeless, hungry, and injured
– Medecins Sans Frontieres saying there are 10 to 12 day backlogs of injured Haitians at some of its locations, and some of the patients’ wounds are getting infected
– European Commission says 2 million Haitians are homeless, with 250,000 people in need of urgent assistance
QUESTION: Is the world mobilizing the right people and equipment quickly enough to help the many Haitians who are injured and have lost their homes?
Torture debate:
A lively discussion with Professor Philippe Sands of University College London and Marc Thiessen, former Chief Speech Writer to President George W. Bush:
And now your feedback:
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AMANPOUR. viewers responded strongly to Haitian President, Rene Preval and Prime Minister Bellerive’s statements about the Haitian tragedy. Most felt “they were not doing enough” and it was commented, “We still don't know anything about Haiti's leadership. Do they exist?” Overall, disappointment across the board regarding the Haitian leadership team was expressed. The minority continued wondering what other efforts could be of benefit to current circumstances in Haiti and some expressed absolute fear to the next calamity anywhere in the world. It was perceived the world community was not prepared for catastrophic events, and Haiti “was the example.”
Below, you will see some opinions from viewers like yourself. We would love to hear what you think.
Caleb Oki – I don't think they are doing enough though.
Thembela Mahlangu – Something is wrong somewhere...why is the aid for Haitians moving at a tortoise speed??
Thembela Mahlangu – Why can't most of the seriously injured be airlifted to Miami hospitals?
Susan Tongate – We, the world, need to take this Haiti major disaster as a guide on what to do and not what to do in the future.
Cecile Kiley – I fully support John O'Shea's point of view. A core group of strategists should incorporate the ground leaders of those aid organizations that have successfully implemented aid in Haiti to date: e.g. World Vision, the Israeli Army, and so forth.
John Niceman – International community couldn't keep its eyes off Haiti, and we still don't know anything about Haiti's leadership. Do they exist? When do they plan to come out to face the criticism of doing absolutely nothing good in their country?
Cecile Kiley – And those who are donating money, shouldn't just donate it to any organisation ... they should donate it to the organisations (like World Vision) who are, according to CNN on the ground, successfully implementing aid.
Darla St Clair Sycamore – A footnote the Haitian government certainly is not in charge there they were ineffective before the quake and their own people mistrust them. How can we ensure proper governance going forward? Perhaps the country can be a ward of the UN for 5 years at least until stability that is overdue is achieved?
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