Benin–Haiti relations

Benin-Haiti relations

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Haiti

Benin–Haiti relations refers to the current and historical relationship between Benin and Haiti.

Haiti and Benin maintain diplomatic relations with a Haitian office in Cotonou, although Benin does not currently maintain an official diplomatic presence in the country due to the 2010 earthquake. Benin contributed a contingency of 32 police/civilian personnel to MINUSTAH.

The two countries share an extensive cultural history by way of the Atlantic slave trade and the resulting importing of Vodou as a religious force in Haitian society. The earthquake was followed, among many reactions, by an outburst of solidarity prayers in Benin with the victims.[1] Traditional ceremonies were organized to appease the spirits and seek the blessing of ancestors for the Haitians.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Africa helps Haiti earthquake victims". Radio Netherlands Worldwide. 20 January 2010. Retrieved 13 August 2012.
  2. ↑ Anonymous (21 October 2011). "Benin: Voodoo rituals to calm the spirits in Haiti". Radio Netherlands Worldwide. Retrieved 13 August 2012.


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