Ariel Henry, Minister of Interior and Territorial Communities, announced restrictions on activities on public roads and other measures in the coming legislative elections.

"The Ministry of the Interior and Territorial Communities reminds the general public and to all those and all those interested in the subject in particular that, in accordance with the Election Act in force, the gatherings of nature to disturbing public order are strictly forbidden on the entire national territory, from Saturday August 8 at 6:00 pm until Monday, August 10, at 6:00 am. This, in order to ensure a smooth electoral process.

Nightclubs, theaters will keep their doors closed to the pre-mentioned period. The flow and the consumption of alcoholic beverages in public places is also prohibited."

Moreover, the National Police of Haiti (PNH) recalls that all the carry firearms permits are suspended during the elections. No one is permitted to circulate with his firearm, except police officers assigned to election security. Security companies whose agents must circulate during rotations must organize within their company.

Motorists and motorcyclists, can not come within 300 meters of voting centers, BEC and BED, except by way of derogation and an authorization for press workers and election observers.

The population will be able if necessary to contact the PNH in the 10 departments at : West : 3820 1111 ; South : 3804 3333 ; North West : 3805 8888 ; South East : 3805 7777 ; Centre 3806 6666 ; Artibonite : 3822 4444 ; North east : 3805 9999 ; Nippes : 3805 1010 ; Grand-Anse : 3806 5555 ; North : 3806 2222. In addition, the information center and operation located in Pacot be reached can be 3838 1111. To contact the Western Departmental Directorate, citizens can type the 3821 1111. The public relations department of the PNH can be reached at 3107 1111.

See also :

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-14699-haiti-elections-important-safety-device-and-restrictions-measures.html$

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