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Aristide enjoys freedom of movement in shelter country

Minister of Communication Parfait Mbay of the Central African Republic said Tuesday that ousted Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide enjoys freedom of movement in his shelter country.

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Minister of Communication Parfait Mbay of the Central African Republic said Tuesday that ousted Haitian President Jean-Bertrand Aristide enjoys freedom of movement in his shelter country.

According to reports reaching here from Bangui, capital of the African country, Mbay said his country, though in severe financial difficulty, has tried its best to provide Aristide with the best living conditions and Aristide has the "freedom to come and leave."

He also denied the allegation that Aristide has been imprisoned,calling it extremely "irresponsible."

As to Aristide's claim that he was kidnapped and forced to leave Haiti, Mbay expressed his regrets.

In an interview with the Cable News Network (CNN) Monday, Aristide accused the United States of forcing him out of office ina "coup d'etat," but the United States denied the charge.

Mbay announced that the government of the Central African Republic will hold a ministerial meeting soon to discuss the Aristide issue, stressing that it is Aristide who decides to leaveor stay.

Aristide resigned Sunday under mounting pressure from foreign nations, rebels and political opponents and flew into exile after a two-week rebellion that has wrecked the Caribbean nation.

The ousted president arrived in the Central African Republic with his wife and three others Monday. Reports said Aristide would stay in the country for "a few days" before going to South Africa.

However, South Africa said it has not received Aristide's application for political asylum.

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