Port Au Prince, April 23: The United Nations and Haiti’s major donor nations, including the United States, voiced concern over allegations of fraud in final results of the country’s legislative elections.
Reversals in 18 legislative races raised doubts about the legitimacy of the voting process, according to Haiti’s main benefactors.
The concerns coincided with outbreaks of violence in parts of Haiti that left at least one person dead during protests over the final election tally.
A UN statement issued in Port-au-Prince congratulated president-elect Michel Martelly on his victory but noted concerns over the final tally in legislative elections, which overturned 17 seats in the Chamber of Deputies and one in the Senate.
“The final results have therefore raised serious concern about the transparency and legitimacy of the process,” said the statement released by the United Nations on behalf of the United States, Brazil, Canada, Spain, France, the European Union and other major donors.
-Agencies