Michel Martelly moves forward with Haitian Military
Oct
15
2011
One thing that we certainly know with our new president is his determination. And when Michel Martelly says that he will build a Haitian military force in Haiti, it is likely to happen.
According to latest news received by the "Haitian Joudalist", President Michel Martelly said that he will rebuild the force with or without the support of others. Unlike the previous Haitian military force of Haiti (FADH), the president stated that this one will be modernized. This new Military force in Haiti will not be involved in coup. Michel Martelly wants the new Military force to be available to respond to natural disaster and be deployed to guards Haiti's border and seas
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