Statement Friday by John Kirby Spokesman for the US Department of State "[...] The United States looks forward to transparent, credible, and peaceful elections in Haiti on the 20th of this month.

Only through elected leadership can the country make full strides in strengthening its democratic institutions and addressing the many issues in need of urgent attention.

We recognize the commendable effort that the Government of Haiti and the Provisional Electoral Council undertook to organize elections despite the challenges that Hurricane Matthew left in its wake.

We urge all Haitian actors to ensure that the election is peaceful and fair to allow citizens to cast a vote for their future and for that of the country."

HL/ HaitiLibre