LEGAL 392T Lecture Notes - Lecture 15: International Humanitarian Law, Tonton Macoute, Intensify
29 Mar 2017
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Island of hispaniola originally a spanish colony, treaty of ryswick gives western portion to france which becomes haiti. Slave revolts began in 1791, intensify after slavery is outlawed by france in 1794. 12-year struggle leads to independence in 1804: duvalier"s regime. General economic and political instability led to discontent with white ruling class in 1950s. Dr. francois duvalier comes to power, initially pro-haitian but turns repressive and tyrannical. Duvalier support group tontons macoute carry out attacks on dissidents. Francois duvalier dies in 1971, son jean-claude comes to power at age 19. Originally scales back repression, slowly begins to crack down on dissidents. Jean-claude later forced out of haiti in 1986 when country"s economy is in dire straights: catholic priests. Roman catholic church begins to gain prominence teaching compassion for the poor to increase political consciousness. Popular among impoverished communities, peasants, and vigilante groups against tontons macoute. Father jean-bertrand aristride gains popularity on a platform of justice and openness.
