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Haiti chief justice Alexandre sworn in as acting president
Port-au-Prince, Feb 29: Haitian Chief Justice Boniface Alexandre was sworn in as President on Sunday to replace President Jean-Bertrand Aristide.
Port-au-Prince, Feb 29: Haitian Chief Justice Boniface Alexandre was sworn in as President on Sunday to replace President Jean-Bertrand Aristide.
Alexandre, an Aristide appointee, is president of Haiti's Supreme Court and is designated by Haiti's constitution to temporarily assume the presidency if the office becomes vacant.
In a ceremony at Prime Minister Yvon Neptune's residence, Alexandre said he "accepts responsibility with sincerity".
Aristide, who resigned in the face of an armed revolt, was travelling to Morocco on Sunday, the Haitian consul in neighbouring Dominican Republic said. Bureau Report
In a ceremony at Prime Minister Yvon Neptune's residence, Alexandre said he "accepts responsibility with sincerity".
Aristide, who resigned in the face of an armed revolt, was travelling to Morocco on Sunday, the Haitian consul in neighbouring Dominican Republic said. Bureau Report