[R-G] Fwd: Message from President Aristide on Lovinsky abduction Anniversary

[Anthony Fenton]

Justice and peace spring from our inherent dignity and inalienable  
rights.  As stipulated in Article 1 of the Universal Declaration of  
Human Rights: All human being are born free and equal in dignity and  
rights.  They are endowed with reason and conscience and should act  
towards one another in a spirit of brotherhood.

Today, this spirit of brotherhood prevents us from remaining silent.   
Yes, it is already one year since the disappearance of our brother  
Lovinsky Pierre-Antoine.  On this sad anniversary, as we call for his  
safe return, we defend our inherent dignity and inalienable rights.   
Lovinsky’s absence certainly increases great passions, such as the  
passion for justice and peace.

Indeed on this sad anniversary all of us who share in a commitment to  
non-violent struggle for justice and peace once again proclaim that  
the human rights of all must be protected by the rule of law.   
Authorities in Haiti must address this tragic kidnapping for a safe  
return of our mission brother.

May the spirit of this brotherhood revitalize and strengthen  
Lovinsky’s family as well as all innocent victims who have suffered  
since the February 29, 2004 kidnapping.



                                                             Dr. Jean- 
Bertrand Aristide
                                                             Pretoria,  
South Africa
                                                             August  
12, 2008