"Let this ceremony inaugurate the dawn of a new era for the military and civilians, in a word, for every Haitian citizen," General Duperval said.

Radio stations in New York expressed that they would play the song frequently to raise awareness of Haitian citizens in need.

Dewey met with Haitian citizens in New York, most of whom were refugee ethnic French and free people of color who had fled the revolution.

"It will not protect the millions of Haitian citizens who continue to face increased violence in Haiti," he said in a statement.

In the Administration's long-range plan, many members of the interim force would become members of a permanent police force of about 5,000 Haitian citizens.

Allegations of torture and kidnapping are common whereas the number of Haitian citizens imprisoned without trial is huge.

But, as a Haitian citizen, I share in the demands of the civil society for the respect of democratic norms.

To obtain a Haitian passport, one must be a Haitian citizen and furnish proof thereof.

She acknowledged that the new embargo would cause "additional suffering to the vast majority of Haitian citizens who desire only peace, freedom and economic opportunity."

All but myself and a photographer were Haitian citizens fleeing their country, hoping to start a new life in the United States.