by Niraj Joshi – BASICS Issue #18
We are told that the massive American, Canadian and United Nations military deployment to a battered and broken Haiti after the earthquake is for security. But the greatest threat to the life and limbs of Haitians following the massive earthquake was the unconscionable delay in search and rescue due to prioritizing military needs versus recovery and medical needs. Credible aid organizations have reported no difficulties working unguarded among a population that they say displayed remarkable calm and solidarity in the midst of chaos; and the military-led framework for delivery of humanitarian assistance has been a tragic and indisputable failure. Read more…
