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Posted on Thu, Nov. 13, 2003

Haiti's Opposition Demands Aristide Quit
MICHAEL NORTON
Associated Press

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - Hundreds of government opponents protested in Haiti's capital Thursday, calling for the resignation of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide because of deepening poverty and insecurity in the Caribbean country.

The crowd of university students and opposition activists marched to the National Palace, where some 50 Aristide supporters confronted them, yelling, "If Aristide isn't there, who will replace him?"

Police stood between the two groups, ordering them to separate. Some students later threw rocks at government supporters before police broke up the demonstration, firing rifle shots into the air.

It was the latest in a series of demonstrations called to complain about Haiti's stagnant economy and what protesters say is the government's failure to ensure safety and stability.

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