The United Nations says former Haitian leader Jean-Claude Duvalier must face charges for human rights abuses.
The UN has voiced concern at reports that the former President may not face the charges relating to human rights violations during his 15-year rule.
Crimes including torture, rape, and extra-judicial killings have been documented by Haitian and international human rights organisations during his reign.
A spokesperson for the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has said they are extremely disappointed at reports that Mr. Duvalier may not be charged.
This is despite numerous complaints by victims to the prosecutor.
“The High Commissioner has consistently reminded Haiti of its absolute obligation to investigate these well-documented serious human rights violations and to prosecute those responsible for them” Rupert Colville told a news briefing in Geneva.
The former president made a surprise return to Haiti in January 2011 after 25 years of exile in France and amidst a political crisis in his country.
