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Haiti - History : Message from Lesly Condé, 217th of the death of J-J Dessalines 17/10/2023 09:33:03
Message from Lesly Condé: "Dear fellow citizens and friends from everywhere This year, we commemorate the 217th anniversary of one of the most disastrous and significant events in our country's history. From October 17, the day the founding father of the Haitian Nation was cowardly assassinated, we can say that this Mation turned its back on its glorious destiny to become a lost sheep allowing itself to be led by partners whose benevolence leaves something to be desired. It is true that we cannot change history, but when we look at the circumstances of the assassination of Jean-Jacques Dessalines, we cannot help but imagine the best path that this Nation, our Nation, would have chosen. On October 17, 1806, universal freedom lost one of its most authentic allies. On the occasion of the 217th anniversary of the very unfortunate event of the assassination of the founding father of the Haitian nation, I observe with great interest that October 17 is also the world day for the eradication of poverty. We are here in the presence of a harmonious coincidence because the refusal of poverty is a theme worthy of being associated with the memory of the valiant Father of our Nation. The World Day for the Eradication of Poverty is a clearly socialist initiative which is in the same line as the work of the man who led the only victorious struggle in history against poverty and the injustice of slavery. Following the defeat of the slave forces, Jean-Jacques Dessalines firmly defended the former slaves who, according to him, deserved freedom and well-being. In this new country of freedom, he wanted as much well-being for everyone. This included all the poor whose parents are in Africa. Emperor James the First therefore made powerful enemies among his fellow soldiers because of his attachment to his egalitarian philosophy. Well ahead of his time and even ours, the Father of our Nation was assassinated, and, all over the planet, those who are supporters of justice and freedom are still pursuing his beautiful dream. To speak of the disappearance of Jean-Jacques Dessalines only two years after this valiant General had led an army of slaves to victory is to evoke a page of our history which gives rise to so much pain and so much regret. Indeed, for having been cowardly assassinated by some of his own brothers in arms before even being able to establish the foundations of his brand new Nation, Jean-Jacques Dessalines was the victim of a double injustice. It is perhaps better to say that our Nation is the great victim because when Emperor James I disappeared, his vision also disappeared. The decisions that were taken after this assassination contrasted blatantly with the philosophy of the Founding Father of the Haitian Nation. This philosophy advocated the unconditional well-being of the unknown heroes who had contributed, through their sacrifices, to the only victorious slave revolt of all time. This vision cost Jean-Jacques Dessalines his life. The man whose life we celebrate today is not only a Haitian hero. It is a giant of planetary dimensions. He is a military genius and an ardent defender of human rights even before the concept was popularized and vandalized. There are heroes who are revered around the world for their bravery and for their accomplishments brilliantly recounted in great detail. But it is mainly about invaders and conquerors. They are honored for having subjugated their adversaries and conquered their territories. Dessalines conquered freedom. And for having vigorously defended it against all, he was assassinated. Today, the Nation of Jean-Jacques Dessalines seems to inevitably sink into chaos and destruction. Our country which, at the beginning of its existence, was a dream destination for all human beings who wanted to breathe the air of freedom, is now among the countries to which no one wants to belong. The assassination of the Father of our Nation proved that hatred had replaced the love of freedom in the hearts of some of our ancestors. When we stop loving our own compatriots because of their economic or social condition, we are likely to betray our Nation. Haiti has been repeatedly betrayed by its children. This indifferent or downright hostile world will not reach out to us. Like our ancestors, we can only count on ourselves. We must transcend our prejudices and this afraid of freedom in order to surprise the world... again. » Reflection messages from Lesly Condé 2023 : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-40543-haiti-history-265th-anniversary-of-the-birth-of-emperor-jean-jacques-dessalines.html https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-40420-haiti-history-message-of-tribute-from-lesly-conde-to-jean-jacques-dessalines.html https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-40251-haiti-history-message-from-lesly-conde-on-the-occasion-of-the-232nd-anniversary-of-the-bois-caiman-congress.html https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-39882-haiti-social-message-from-lesly-conde-for-the-feast-of-our-lady-of-perpetual-help.html https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-39859-haiti-social-message-from-lesly-conde-for-haitian-father-s-day-2023.html https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-39639-haiti-social-message-of-reflection-from-lesly-conde-on-the-occasion-of-mother-s-day-2023.html https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-39562-haiti-220th-flag-day-message-of-reflection-from-lesly-conde.html https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-39348-haiti-national-day-of-the-haitian-diaspora-message-of-reflection-from-lesly-conde.html https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-39261-haiti-easter-2023-message-of-reflection-by-lesly-conde.html https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-39222-haiti-holy-week-2023message-of-reflection-from-lesly-conde.html https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-39124-icihaiti-social-international-day-against-racism-message-from-lesly-conde.html https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-39116-icihaiti-international-francophonie-day-message-from-lesly-conde.html https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-39016-haiti-social-message-of-reflection-by-lesly-conde.html https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-38747-haiti-black-history-month-message-of-reflection-from-lesly-conde.html https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-38592-haiti-earthquake-2010-message-of-reflection-from-lesly-conde.html https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-38507-haiti-history-message-of-reflection-from-lesly-conde.html All Lesly Condé's reflection messages in 2022 : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-38451-haiti-christmas-end-of-year-message-from-lesly-conde.html All Messages from Lesly Condé in 2021 : https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-35584-haiti-social-wishes-from-lesly-conde-on-the-occasion-of-the-new-year.html HL/ HaitiLibre
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