Saturday, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry West (CCIO), said it was overwhelmed by the record of the demonstration of Friday 22 particularly in Petion-ville and vigorously denounced the violence who have caused the loss of human life and the destruction of property.

The CCIO recognizes the right of demonstration and mobilization enabling people to assert their positions and grievances but always peacefully and in the respect for people and property, as prescribed by law.

"Unfortunately, the events of 22 January attest to an obvious social failure, civic and moral. The inhabitants of Petion-ville, residents, shopkeepers, merchants, schoolchildren and passers-by have watched, powerless the collapse of order and security and destructive attacks against their property and possessions https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-16398-haiti-flash-situation-of-violence-and-anarchy.html

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry West is appalled by these same occurrences, that also hit other departments and extends its sympathies to their populations.

The CCIO urges the National Police of Haiti to take responsibility in order to better protect people and property," indicates Christopher M. Handal, the president of the CCIO in a press release.

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