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Clinton, Bill

Clinton Issues Ultimatum to Haitian Military Leaders

Strategic Insights

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As the international community continues to push for a peaceful resolution in Haiti, President Clinton has given the country's military leaders a 24-hour ultimatum to step down, warning that an invasion is imminent if they fail to comply. President Clinton has selected former President Jimmy Carter as his mediator to negotiate the departure of the military leaders, who have been offered asylum in various countries, including Panama and Argentina. The U.S. has completed its invasion plans and has put its troops on high alert, with 20,000 soldiers ready to land in Haiti at a moment's notice.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Clinton has given the Haitian military leaders a 24-hour ultimatum to step down, warning that an invasion is imminent if they fail to comply.
  • The U.S. has completed its invasion plans and has put its troops on high alert, with 20,000 soldiers ready to land in Haiti at a moment's notice.
  • Former President Jimmy Carter has been selected as President Clinton's mediator to negotiate the departure of the military leaders.
  • The military leaders, including General Raoul Cedras, have been offered asylum in various countries, including Panama and Argentina.
  • President Clinton has warned that the remaining question is not whether the military leaders will leave, but how they will leave, emphasizing the importance of a peaceful resolution.
  • The U.S. has emphasized that it is committed to restoring democracy in Haiti peacefully, but that it will use force if necessary to achieve its goal.

Statistics:

  • 20,000 U.S. troops are ready to land in Haiti at a moment's notice.
  • The U.S. has completed its invasion plans.
  • 24 hours is the time frame given to the Haitian military leaders to step down.
  • Haiti's military leaders have been offered asylum in countries including Panama and Argentina.
  • President Clinton has emphasized the importance of a peaceful resolution in his weekly radio address.

Sources:

  • The New York Times, Saturday, September 17 (no specific date provided)
  • Associated Press, Saturday, September 17 (no specific date provided)
  • White House Press Release, Saturday, September 17 (no specific date provided)

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