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Haiti's New Dictatorship: The Coup, the Earthquake and the UN Occupation
Author Justin Podur speaks on his new book
In 1804, Haiti became the world's first independent Black republic following a slave revolution.
Two hundred years later, ravaged by colonialism and violence, it was placed under UN military occupation.
Haiti's New Dictatorship charts the country's recent history, from the 2004 coup against President Aristide to the devastating 2010 earthquake, revealing a shocking story of abuse and indifference by international forces.
Justin Podur unmasks the grim reality of a supposedly benign international occupation, arguing that the denial of sovereignty is the fundamental cause of Haiti's problems.
A powerful challenge and wake-up call to the international NGO and development community, Haiti's New Dictatorship is essential reading for anyone concerned with justice in the Global South and progressive development policies.
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