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  Boniface Alexandre - About Boniface Alexandre, Interim President of Haiti website with chat and forum
Boniface Alexandre assumed the presidency of Haiti a few hours after the resignation of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, who resigned and left the country in the face of an internal uprising and international pressure.
Alexandre was sworn in on the morning of February 29, 2004 in a brief ceremony at the home of Prime Minister Yvon Neptune.
Alexandre was officially inaugurated as president on 8 March.
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  Boniface Alexandre - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Boniface Alexandre assumed the presidency of Haiti a few hours after the removal and exile of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, who left the country in the face of an internal uprising and international pressure.
Alexandre was sworn in on the morning of February 29, 2004 in a brief ceremony at the home of Prime Minister Yvon Neptune.
Alexandre was officially inaugurated as president on 8 March.
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 Haiti's new president, Boniface Alexandre, called an honest man
Alexandre, who is in his 60s, urged calm after more than three weeks of violence in the Caribbean nation of 8 million people.
Despite Alexandre's declaration that he was in charge, the Haitian constitution calls for parliament to approve him as leader and the legislature has not met since early this year when lawmakers' terms expired.
Alexandre joined the Court of Appeals in the late 1980s and became one of the 12 supreme court members in 1990.
www.latinamericanstudies.org /haiti/boniface.htm   (286 words)

  
 Boniface on Encyclopedia.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
Beaten again in 431, Boniface was recalled to Italy by Placidia to assist her against the general Aetius.
Boniface Alexandre prêtant serment Lundi, le chef provisoire de l'Etat, Boniface Alexandre, avait été investi officielleme.
Boniface Alexandre prête serment Lundi, le chef provisoire de l'Etat, Boniface Alexandre, avait été investi officiellement.
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 News: Haiti, Haiti's interim president Alexandre officially inaugurated
Alexandre was sworn in as interim president, under the terms of Haiti's constitution, after Aristide fled an armed uprising against his rule.
Alexandre appealed for "national reconciliation, the establishment of a climate of peace and security for all and an emergency plan to counter hunger and poverty and to improve health."
Alexandre thanked armed opposition rebels who controlled Haiti's north during the uprising against Aristide for putting down their arms.
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 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Alexandre-Antonin Tache
He then continued his missionary life, which was rendered locally all the more useful as the Indians had resented his departure and the presence of priests not familiar with their language.
Returning to St. Boniface, he learned of the destruction by fire (14 December, 1860) of his residence and the cathedral, the latter, whose bells have been sung of by the Quaker poet Whittier, was the pride of the settlement.
A restless alien element, hailing mostly from Ontario, was at that time striving to change a political regime which was satisfactory to all classes of the local society, French and English, Catholic and Protestant.
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 The Diplomatic Times Review: Boniface Alexandre's Optimism on Hati's November 6 Elections
Haiti's interim president, Boniface Alexandre, was quoted by The Associated Press on September 19, 2005, as saying Haiti's November 6, 2005 elections "will be completely inclusive, all sectors and all political parties will be included in the vote." "I continue...
Boniface Alexandre's Optimism on Hati's November 6 Elections
Haiti's interim president, Boniface Alexandre, was quoted by The Associated Press on September 19, 2005, as saying Haiti's November 6, 2005 elections "will be completely inclusive, all sectors and all political parties will be included in the vote."
www.thediplomatictimes.info /archives/2005/09/boniface_alexan.html   (238 words)

  
 Alexandre, Haiti's president, takes office - The Boston Globe
Haiti's political transition is proceeding, with the swearing-in of Alexandre and the work of a seven-member Council of Sages, which is expected to name a new prime minister as early as today.
Even as Alexandre delivered his first address yesterday as president, about 2,000 pro-Aristide demonstrators converged angrily in front of the palace.
Diplomats who were on the scene to welcome Alexandre as president watched from the palace steps, behind US Marines who pointed their guns toward the crowd but did not fire.
www.boston.com /news/world/latinamerica/articles/2004/03/09/alexandre_haitis_president_takes_office/?page=2   (946 words)

  
 Boniface Alexandre information - Search.com
Boniface Alexandre (born 1936) was the acting president of Haïti from 2004 to 2006.
Alexandre left office on May 14, 2006, when René Préval, winner of the February 2006 presidential election, was sworn in as president.
Boniface Alexandre assumed the presidency of Haïti a few hours after the removal and exile of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, who left the country in the face of an internal uprising and international pressure.
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 Low-key lawyer takes spotlight
Alexandre, who is said to be in his 60s, took the oath of office Sunday morning, hours after embattled President Jean-Bertrand Aristide left the country aboard a jet.
Alexandre also does not have the support of parts of the political opposition, which say he is too close to Aristide.
Alexandre, who was appointed as Haiti's top judge by Aristide about a year and a half ago after spending about a decade on the court, has spent most of his career in law.
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 The Epoch Times :: Haiti Has New Prime Minister; Violence Continues
Haiti's interim president Boniface Alexandre; the supreme court chief justice was inaugurated as temporary leader in place of Jean Bertrand Aristide, who resigned and fled into exile on 29 February 2004.
Haiti's interim president, Boniface Alexandre, was officially sworn in Monday more than a week after he replaced former President Jean-Bertrand Aristide who fled the country on February 29.
Alexandre first took the oath of office just hours after Jean-Bertrand Aristide fled the country.
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 Online NewsHour: Haiti In Turmoil -- Rebuilding a Government
Alexandre, who was formally sworn in as interim president March 8, 2004, fills more of a ceremonial head of state role.
He said Alexandre is relatively unknown outside of Haiti, but a comment he made since becoming interim president, when he called the rebels -- some of whom are convicted assassins -- "patriotic men of honor," caused Dupuy some concern.
Alexandre became a member of the Supreme Court in 1990, and Aristide appointed him chief justice about a decade later.
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 PBB Kirim Pasukan ke Haiti   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
Keinginan tersebut disampaikan Ketua Mahkamah Agung Haiti, Boniface Alexandre, saat disumpah hari Minggu kemarin, sebagai pemimpin baru Haiti menggantikan Aristide yang mengundurkan diri.
Alexandre menyerukan kepada rakyat Haiti agar tetap tenang.
Alexandre dikenal reputasinya sebagai sosok pejabat yang jujur.
www.suarapembaruan.com /News/2004/03/01/Utama/ut05.htm   (709 words)

  
 An Interim President for Haiti Is Sworn In   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
Alexandre said, his voice unsteady, as he read from a prepared text, his eyes never leaving the paper.
Alexandre, as Haiti's chief justice, became interim president under a constitutional provision for the top judge to fill any vacancy in the presidency, with Parliament's approval.
Alexandre urged all combatants to overcome Haiti's bitter history and put down their weapons.
www.nytimes.com /2004/03/09/international/americas/09HAIT.html?ei=5035&en=bf0461214bcc697e&ex=1165208400&partner=MARKETWATCH&pagewanted=print&position=   (1008 words)

  
 AHP March 5 2004 - unoffical english translation
M. Rébu is in favor of returning to the constitution to form a credible electoral council with the participation of all sectors of the country.
Provisional President Boniface Alexandre, who took the oath Sunday, should begin his job this Thursday in the National Palace.
Boniface Alexandre announced Wednesday the designation of a new chief of police, Mr.
www.haitiaction.net /News/AHP/3-4-4.html   (868 words)

  
 CNN.com - U.N. to send peacekeepers to Haiti - Mar. 1, 2004
Boniface Alexandre, left, was installed as Haiti's president.
Supreme Court Chief Justice Boniface Alexandre becomes Haiti's president.
Haiti's Supreme Court Chief Justice Boniface Alexandre was installed as the nation's president in a transitional government, as mandated by Haiti's constitution.
www.cnn.com /2004/WORLD/americas/02/29/haiti.revolt/index.html   (1151 words)

  
 Alexandre, Boniface biography - S9.com
1936 - Boniface Alexandre was born on July 1936.
2004 - Alexandre was the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court.
He was sworn on the 29th of February in a brief ceremony at the home of the Prime Minister Yvon Neptune and inaugurated as president on the 8th of March.
www.s9.com /Biography/Alexandre-Boniface   (111 words)

  
 Inter Press Service News Agency
Inside the palace, Alexandre spoke in a half-empty hall, where a small audience of diplomats, a smattering of politicians and a few officials had gathered.
Boniface, the new prime minister and an interim cabinet are supposed to prepare for general elections within three months.
Boniface and the foreign diplomats supporting Haiti's latest transition -- the ”Group of Six” United States, France, Canada, the United Nations, Organisation of American States (OAS) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) -- have a tough row to hoe to prepare the nation for polling.
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 France-diplomatie [Actualité diplomatique]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
Alexandre's determination to arrest and bring to justice the perpetrators of crimes committed last Sunday in Port-au-Prince following a peaceful demonstration.
President Alexandre reaffirmed the need to form a national unity government in which all political parties that reject violence would have a place.
For its part, France hopes this transitional government of national unity may be formed in a timely fashion.
www.diplomatie.gouv.fr /actu/articletxt.asp?ART=40929   (347 words)

  
 Alexandre Is New Haitian President - Bahamas Headline News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
Haiti's new president, Boniface Alexandre, is a man with a reputation for honesty.
Boniface, the Chief Justice of Haiti's Supreme Court, announced Sunday that he is taking charge of the country under the constitution, following the resignation of embattled President Jean Bertrand Aristide.
Boniface, who assumed power about three hours later, appealed for calm in a country that has been gripped by weeks of violence and anarchy.
www.bahamasb2b.com /news/wmview.php?ArtID=3379   (779 words)

  
 CBC News Indepth: Haiti
As Chief Justice of Haiti's Supreme Court, Boniface Alexander was next in line for the presidency when Jean-Bertrand Aristide resigned in 2004.
Alexandre established a reputation for competence and honesty while he served on the Supreme Court, despite a judiciary that was tainted with allegations of corruption.
Like Alexandre, Latortue has said he only wanted the job of interim prime minister for as long as necessary.
www.cbc.ca /news/background/haiti/keyplayers.html   (1093 words)

  
 Haiti swears in new PM. 13/03/2004. ABC News Online   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
Haiti swears in new PM Haiti's new Prime Minister Gerard Latortue has been sworn in by interim President Boniface Alexandre at the National Palace in the violence-torn capital, Port-au-Prince.
Mr Latortue received the presidential decree naming him prime minister at a ceremony attended by diplomats, politicians, and the council of seven eminent Haitians who chose him, popularly known as the "council of wise men".
During the ceremony, Mr Alexandre spoke of "the common vision of national reconciliation" that he shared with the new Prime Minister.
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 Boniface Alexandre
Boniface Alexandre was a participant or observer in the following events:
With the removal of Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide, Boniface Alexandre, chief justice of the Supreme Court, is sworn in as president at the home of Prime Minister Yvon Neptune, in conformance with Haiti’s constitutional rite of succession.
Haitian President Boniface Alexandre appoints Leon Charles, former commander of the Haitian Coast Guard, as Director General of the Haitian National Police.
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 [AlterPresse :: Haiti] Haïti-Préval-2006 : Boniface Alexandre s’en va " le cœur net "
P-au-P., 13 mai 06 [AlterPresse] --- Le président provisoire de la République, Boniface Alexandre, se félicite vendredi soir (12 mai 2006) d’avoir mené à bien sa mission durant les deux ans de transition politique en Haïti succédant à la chute de Jean-Bertrand Aristide, le 29 février 2004.
Boniface Alexandre salue « le courage remarquable du peuple haïtien, la détermination du Conseil électoral provisoire et l’appui déterminant de la communauté internationale qui ont permis de franchir ce cap décisif pour la refondation de la nation haïtienne.
C’est parce que je suis président de la Cour de Cassation que je suis là », déclare Boniface Alexandre en réponse aux questions des journalistes.
www.alterpresse.org /spip.php?article4615   (609 words)

  
 CTV.ca - UN approves interim security force for Haiti- CTV News, Shows and Sports -- Canadian Television
Within hours, Prime Minister Yvon Neptune held a news conference to announce that Chief Justice Boniface Alexandre would be sworn in as Aristide's replacement.
Alexandre has been honoured for his honesty in a judicial system notorious for corruption.
An Aristide appointee, Alexandre is president of Haiti's Supreme Court.
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 Aristide Flees Haiti; Leadership Unclear - General - RedOrbit
There were reports Aristide signed a letter of resignation before he left, which would open the way for Supreme Court Chief Justice Boniface Alexandre to take power.
That would open the way for a U.S.-led plan to install Supreme Court Chief Justice Boniface Alexandre, the president's constitutional successor, to head a transitional government.
Alexandre is honored for his honesty in a judicial system notorious for corruption.
www.redorbit.com /news/general/43341/aristide_flees_haiti_leadership_unclear/index.html   (839 words)

  
 BBC NEWS | Americas | Country profiles | Country profile: Haiti
Boniface Alexandre was sworn in as interim president after former leader Jean-Bertrand Aristide left Haiti and went into exile in February 2004.
Mr Alexandre, chief justice at the Supreme Court, was appointed under the terms of Haiti's constitution.
Having weathered a bloody military coup and ongoing political and economic crises, Mr Aristide was forced out of office in 2004 when opposition to his rule grew increasingly violent.
news.bbc.co.uk /2/hi/americas/country_profiles/1202772.stm   (679 words)

  
 Kwabs.com Interactive Board -> Haiti's Interim President Urges Calms   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-15)
At the National Palace, across the square from Sunday's bloodshed, President Boniface Alexandre, wearing a blue, yellow and red sash, was formally installed as new president behind closed doors under heavy guard by foreign troops.
A council of wise men is set to pick a prime minister this week in a further step to piece together an administration in the chaotic and impoverished country after Aristide fled into exile on Feb. 29, bundled out of office by an armed revolt and foreign pressure to quit.
Haiti's interim president Boniface Alexandre, the supreme court chief, speaks after his inauguration in Port-au-Prince as temporary leader in place of Jean Bertrand Aristide, who resigned and went into exile on 29 February 2004.
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