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Wilner Joseph calls for justice for Dessalines
Wilner Joseph, a presidential candidate for the VIKTWA platform, called on Haitians to demand justice and historical truth during the commemoration of the 220th anniversary of Jean-Jacques Dessalines' assassination on October 17. "We are demanding justice and reparations for Emperor Jean-Jacques Dessalines," he said.
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Joseph emphasizes that the memory of Dessalines must go beyond annual ceremonies and become a collective responsibility based on seeking truth. He believes honoring Dessalines involves taking concrete actions to improve citizens' well-being, ensure equality before the law, and develop an economy capable of creating jobs.
Vijonet Déméro, Minister of National Education, instructed departmental education directors (DDE) to organize educational events in all schools across the country on Thursday, October 15 and Friday, October 16. October 17 will be a holiday in honor of Dessalines.
Educational Events
The Ministry of National Education ordered departmental education directors (DDE) to organize pedagogical and cultural events in all schools across the country on Thursday, October 15 and Friday, October 16. These activities aim to help students understand the military, political, and historical legacy of Dessalines.
Holiday
The Secretary General of the Presidency, Régine Joseph Haddad, announced that October 17 will be a holiday in memory of the Father of Independence. Schools and administrative services will be closed on that day.
Reporting by Le Quotidien 509
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