Supporters of Michel Martelly protest Election results

Supporters of the popular musician and presidential candidate Michel Martelly set up barricades and burned tires throughout the night and also on the day following the election results were publicized. Hundreds of protesters blocked streets, some buildings were set on fire. One protester said to the news media:" It is not power that should give power"

Martelly on his part vowed to appeal the election results on the basis that there was frauds involved. He was expected to conduct a news conference the day after the election. Due to security issues, Michel Martelly later went on radio to thank his supporters and to tell them to remain vigilant. "Watch to your left, watch to your right. I am with you and will be all the way to victory. Tet Kale"

"Watch to your left, watch to your right. I am with you and will be all the way to victory. Tét kale."

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