The judiciary was subservient to the autocratic military dictatorship. While there is a long road to travel to bring Haiti to a mature justice system. the first steps have been taken. In 1993 and again in 1994. thousands of refugees left Haiti headed for the United States In manmade rafts. Mr. President. 25.600 persons were rescued at sea during the first half of 1994 alone25.600 persons rescued at sea during a 6month period. Countless others were less fortunate. They died of dehydration or were eaten by sharks. After the United Statesled operation. the flow of refugees from Haiti has plummeted. In 1995. the Coast Guard Intercepted only 5 percent of the number that had been intercepted in 1994. the first 9 months of 1994 having been under the rule of the military regime. The total numbers intercepted in 1995 were 1.204 individuals.
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