Tuesday evening, a driver assigned to the office of Marie Joachim Frantz, General Secretary and representative of women's organizations within the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP), was victim of an armed aggression by several unidentified individuals, in Delmas 75 prolonged Faustin 1st Street. The driver was shot 3 times, including one bullet in the jaw and the assailants fled with his vehicle, a rental car.

The driver was taken to a hospital where he received emergency cared until a definitive diagnosis is made and appropriate interventions are carried out.

The CEP's security unit has seized the authorities concerned of the police and information and testimonies was collected for the purposes of the investigation.

The CEP strongly condemns this attack and calls on the authorities to take responsibility, especially since this act occurs in a general climate characterized by a rise in insecurity and armed assaults.

The Provisional Electoral Council presents its sympathies to the parents and relatives of the victim while ensuring its full solidarity.

In a note, the Women's Collective for the political participation of women, "Fanm Yo La" says to be convinced that "this kind of attack is to prevent women from exercising their civic duty in public spheres and policies" and calls the police and judicial authorities to guarantee the physical and moral integrity of the electoral Adviser.

HL/ HaitiLibre