Immediately after the coup. hundreds of people were killed in street violence. turmoil in the country not only begun then but has continued until now. As of midFebruary. more than 13.000 people had fled the island. most of them risking their life going out in small boats. hoping to make their way to safety in America. The administration charges that these refugees are fleeing the country because of economic reasons and. consequently. are not eligible for political asylum. However. I would contend that the Haitians are in grave danger in Haiti because the democratically elected government has been overthrown and its leader is here. out of the country.
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