The Haitian government waited until midnight to announce the election results. Overnight there were drunken manifestations all around the palace and in parts of the city, but around here, things have been fairly quiet during the daytime today. We are safe, on lockdown, and things are fairly calm (all things considered.) As always, safety is our primary concern.
Report from Jason (Physical Therapist):
All main routes in Port au Prince/Petionville/Peguyville have barricades and burning tires in several locations. Some are manned by angry crowds with rocks. Several vehicles have been damaged. Many secondary streets also have tires burning. There are several tires burning in Petionville. PNH has been very slow to respond, and in some areas, there has been no PNH presence. Many officers have refused to report to duty due to the election results. Several stores have been broken in and looted (Comp Haiti in PV and Asterisks at Pl St Pierre). Kenscoff road is barricaded in Fermathe and also two locatons in Pelerin. A contact made it through to PV from Thomassin but reported that he had many difficulties and it took him a long time to pass down. There are large crowds throughout the city. Most are anti-Celestin/Preval. The situation is not safe and deteriorating. There are reports of buildings being looted in several cities. Reports that "the city is burning" are being sent out. Gun fire is light and sporadic. American Airlines has cancelled all flights.
~PJ
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