“Haiti is ready to move on without the presence of the military contingent,” she added. Unwanted GuestsThe U.N. military presence was never really welcome. His overthrow was among more than 20 military coups in Haiti since the country won independence from France in 1804. The U.N. is trying to raise $400 million to compensate the cholera victims, including money to support survivors and renovate the shoddy water and sanitation infrastructure. Analysts warned of other potential pitfalls that could hinder Haiti’s advancement in the absence of peacekeepers, including the re-creation of the Haitian army.

Source: Los Angeles Times April 17, 2017 13:03 UTC