"The Office of Citizen Protection (OPC), has learned with dismay the news of the passing away of the eminent diplomat, KoFi Annan, Saturday, August 18.

An emblematic figure of international diplomacy, Kofi Annan was the 7th Secretary General of the United Nations (1997-2006). His long struggle for the respect of the principles and values of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, long years of experience in promoting a culture of social peace allowed him to win in 2001, the Nobel Prize of the peace [...]"

Despite differences and opinions, he has been at the origin of a vast reform of the United Nations, notably by the creation of including the Commission for the Consolidation of Peace of the International Criminal Court and the Human Right Council.

"The OPC expresses its sympathies to the family of Kofi Annan, to the members of the Foundation and to the entire United Nations system, particularly to the Representative of the Secretary General, Head of the Mission for Support to Justice in Haiti (Minujusth)."

President Jovenel Moïse "Kofi Annan, a great UN figure, has passed away. Nobel Peace Prize, his passage at the head of the Institution has left the memory of a craftsman of global stability. I bow to his remains and convey my condolences to the great family of the United Nations."

PM resigning Jack Guy Lafontant "I salute the departure of a world political leader, former Secretary-General Kofi Annan, who died in Switzerland on 18 August. Nobel Peace Prize winner in 2001, Annan marked his time as head of the institution and his death is a great loss for Africa and for the world."

Michaëlle Jean "From friend Kofi Annan, who has seen the world fall into horror, I hold this confession, its dilemma "How can the United Nations defend its raison d'être if it fails to stand up for human rights first and foremost?" Respect for this tireless peace maker."

Deputy Gary Bodeau "Kofi Annan, Nobel Peace Prize Laureate and former UN Secretary General. Beyond the speech, a whole life dedicated to fight for a better world. The example to follow."

HL/ HaitiLibre