Following the tragedy occurred on the night of Tuesday, during the 2nd day of the Carnival 2015 in Port-au-Prince https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-13199-haiti-flash-carnival-2015-in-shock-at-least-15-victims-dozens-injured-update-12-28-pm.html sympathy messages continue to arrive from around the world to Haiti https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-13206-haiti-diplomacy-words-of-sympathy-from-the-international.html

Michaëlle Jean, Secretary General of the OIF

"It is with horror and dismay that I learned this Tuesday, February 17, the tragic accident, which occurred during the carnival parade, which has cost the lives of many people and that caused a lot of wounded in the ensuing panic. I wish through this message, to convey to all Haitian, my solidarity and my deepest sympathy. I extend my condolences to all the families of the victims and their relatives. The Carnival period is every year a highlight of the cultural life in Haiti. This event, which should normally be celebrated as a feast days, will now marked by pain and sadness." Michaëlle Jean, Secretary General of the International Organization of the Francophonie (OIF).

France, Chancellor Laurent Fabius

"I was extremely saddened to learn of the tragic accident that took place on February 17 during the carnival in Port-au-Prince which killed 16 people and injured many others. The Haitian people were plunged into grief while celebrating a festival that is very close to their hearts. At this painful time, I extend my condolences to the victims’ families and assure the Haitian government and people of our solidarity."

Embassy of France in Haiti

"The Embassy of France presents its condolences to the families & friends of the victims of the accident that befell the carnival. Our thoughts and encouragement are heading to the injured and their relatives."

Caribbean Tourism Organization (CTO)

"Dear Minister, It was with deep sadness that we learned of the tragic death of revelers yesterday during Haiti’s Carnival. Please accept our sympathy. On behalf of our Chairman The Hon. Richard Sealy, the Council of Ministers, Board of Directors, staff and entire CTO family, I extend our deepest condolences. Our prayers are with the entire nation, and especially for the families and loved ones of those who died in this tragedy. We trust that through the grace of God and the strong resolve of the Haitian People, all those who mourn will be comforted in their time of sorrow. Sincerely," Hugh Riley, Secretary General & Chief Executive Officer, Caribbean Tourism Organization

Spanish government

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Spanish Cooperation present on behalf of the Spanish Government "its sincere condolences to the families and friends of the victims, as well as the Haitian authorities and wishes speedy recovery of the wounded."

UN Expert on the human rights

Gustavo Gallon, UN Independent Expert on the situation of human rights in Haiti "It is with great sadness that I learned of the death of several people in an accident during the Carnival in Haiti. My sincere condolences to the families affected by this tragic event and I wish a speedy recovery to the injured."

United Nations Development Programme

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Haiti expresses condolences to Haitian people in the light of the tragedy that marked the carnival 2015.

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-13206-haiti-diplomacy-words-of-sympathy-from-the-international.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-13205-haiti-carnival-2015-a-moving-tribute-to-victims.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-13204-haiti-news-some-news-here-and-there.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-13203-haiti-flash-16-dead-78-injured-the-carnival-is-canceled-national-mourning.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-13199-haiti-flash-carnival-2015-in-shock-at-least-15-victims-dozens-injured-update-12-28-pm.html

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