Only hours after the heavy earth and aftershocks in Haiti, which previously called for apparently more than 140,000 lives, the 'big' countries had already pledged the first aid. However, the announced full-bodied workers is not started until about 48 hours later. After two days without water and helplessly trapped under rubble, perhaps injured, the time was already scarce and the chances of survival decreased further and on. The hundred year event, as we called it early, " is a disaster on an unprecedented scale ," the spokesman sends troops after their arrival. And according to the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) are nearly three million people dependent on aid.
civil protection teams with search dogs and heavily armed soldiers are in Haiti to use. Public order is finally able to be maintained, "if there will be riots! Apparently was included in the very early with the reasoning, but the distribution of food and water? The few relief supplies are dropped by air and broad scope that the suffering and seeking help with might have to fight for it.
No ceiling or water, "you only donate Bares"
George W. Bush and the Special Representative for the island nation, Bill Clinton are, meanwhile, to collect donations tour and claims to "just like it." Therefore wanted to ensure "that the money is used wisely." But how sure can we be that? Was not there already one or the other donations affair, one or another corruption scandal in politics or do people believe now more ? to the Mr. Clean image of politicians
Haitians themselves also launched an appeal: "which give no money. They are thieves!" calls, a man in the camera, a second "Give them no money." and another "Help people." The head of the Internet platform CharteWatch.de, Stefan Loipfinger are in the online edition of Focus a few tips at the "appropriate donations" The poorest country of the entire American continent will not have money, they call for help and need it urgently. " There are no hospitals, no electricity, no food, no water, nothing! , "the complaints of the Haitian.
Where were actually stationed troops in Haiti?
According to a report of tagesschau.de were stationed in the island nation of 9000 UN peacekeepers and police officers and 2,000 civilian workers, who could barely respond, because you headquarters was destroyed in half and a large part is missing apparently as . Their real task was to help rebuild a functioning community, after the year 2008, four hurricanes swept across the island Hinspaniola away and almost destroyed everything. The number was increased after the quake to 'only' 2000 more UN peacekeeping troops.
On 7 February will be held in Haiti election of head of state, but it is questionable whether they are below the current chaotic circumstances that have lasted for quite some time, ever held can be. It seems as if now by rapid and targeted development assistance given the opportunity for a campaign unlike any other, but is instead declared the emergency . Surely this is not quite wrong to consider, however, I give that serve the State of Emergency not only the welfare of the population even if they allow faster and less bureaucratic action.
The United States committed to the island nation closely
After colonial rule ended in France and America, the power of order, we urged in 1986 the former dictator "Baby Doc" Duvalier into exile and took up the following years more frequent in the bumpy road to democracy. 2004, in the so-called Haitian Revolution, the United States provided to the previously supported President and "kidnapped" him by Marine and brought him out of the country. An approach that is reminiscent of Venezuela.
Five days after the quake: "Where is the help?"
The speech is a logistical nightmare! The American military has taken over the airport and pay most attention of course to its own military interests, while the UN wants to obtain the privilege for humanitarian agencies. Experts also suspect that the permits for other Countries are likely to be rather thin. After Silvestre Castro, head of the volunteer team at DHL Logistics in America, about 45 aircraft land every day, almost all were military aircraft and so far he had only counted a maximum of eight humanitarian aircraft per day. Even "food, such as rice or milk, I have not seen yet arrived."
civil protection teams with search dogs and heavily armed soldiers are in Haiti to use. Public order is finally able to be maintained, "if there will be riots! Apparently was included in the very early with the reasoning, but the distribution of food and water? The few relief supplies are dropped by air and broad scope that the suffering and seeking help with might have to fight for it.
No ceiling or water, "you only donate Bares"
George W. Bush and the Special Representative for the island nation, Bill Clinton are, meanwhile, to collect donations tour and claims to "just like it." Therefore wanted to ensure "that the money is used wisely." But how sure can we be that? Was not there already one or the other donations affair, one or another corruption scandal in politics or do people believe now more ? to the Mr. Clean image of politicians
Haitians themselves also launched an appeal: "which give no money. They are thieves!" calls, a man in the camera, a second "Give them no money." and another "Help people." The head of the Internet platform CharteWatch.de, Stefan Loipfinger are in the online edition of Focus a few tips at the "appropriate donations" The poorest country of the entire American continent will not have money, they call for help and need it urgently. " There are no hospitals, no electricity, no food, no water, nothing! , "the complaints of the Haitian.
Where were actually stationed troops in Haiti?
According to a report of tagesschau.de were stationed in the island nation of 9000 UN peacekeepers and police officers and 2,000 civilian workers, who could barely respond, because you headquarters was destroyed in half and a large part is missing apparently as . Their real task was to help rebuild a functioning community, after the year 2008, four hurricanes swept across the island Hinspaniola away and almost destroyed everything. The number was increased after the quake to 'only' 2000 more UN peacekeeping troops.
On 7 February will be held in Haiti election of head of state, but it is questionable whether they are below the current chaotic circumstances that have lasted for quite some time, ever held can be. It seems as if now by rapid and targeted development assistance given the opportunity for a campaign unlike any other, but is instead declared the emergency . Surely this is not quite wrong to consider, however, I give that serve the State of Emergency not only the welfare of the population even if they allow faster and less bureaucratic action.
The United States committed to the island nation closely
After colonial rule ended in France and America, the power of order, we urged in 1986 the former dictator "Baby Doc" Duvalier into exile and took up the following years more frequent in the bumpy road to democracy. 2004, in the so-called Haitian Revolution, the United States provided to the previously supported President and "kidnapped" him by Marine and brought him out of the country. An approach that is reminiscent of Venezuela.
Five days after the quake: "Where is the help?"
The speech is a logistical nightmare! The American military has taken over the airport and pay most attention of course to its own military interests, while the UN wants to obtain the privilege for humanitarian agencies. Experts also suspect that the permits for other Countries are likely to be rather thin. After Silvestre Castro, head of the volunteer team at DHL Logistics in America, about 45 aircraft land every day, almost all were military aircraft and so far he had only counted a maximum of eight humanitarian aircraft per day. Even "food, such as rice or milk, I have not seen yet arrived."
