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Haiti's president announces run-off vote on 17 January
Source: BBC
Haiti's president announces run-off vote on 17 January
2 January 2016 Latin America & Caribbean
Haiti's President Michel Martelly says the run-off election to choose his successor will be held on 17 January.
The run-off was due to take place last week, but was postponed after opposition factions alleged fraud during the first round in October.
A special commission was asked to investigate the electoral process following widespread street protests.
Mr Martelly is constitutionally barred from seeking re-election.
In a speech on Haiti's independence day, Mr Martelly called on Haitians to respect the rules of the game and go to the polls.
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2 January 2016 Latin America & Caribbean
Haiti's President Michel Martelly says the run-off election to choose his successor will be held on 17 January.
The run-off was due to take place last week, but was postponed after opposition factions alleged fraud during the first round in October.
A special commission was asked to investigate the electoral process following widespread street protests.
Mr Martelly is constitutionally barred from seeking re-election.
In a speech on Haiti's independence day, Mr Martelly called on Haitians to respect the rules of the game and go to the polls.
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Read more: http://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-35211376