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...assassination of a well-known radio commentator, Jean Dominique, who was one of the few uncensored voices in the country. Dominique was gunned down by masked assailants outside the station where he had worked for more than fifteen years. The free and democratic elections promised by the President, Rene Preval, have been postponed for months. Since March 29, ten prominent public figures have been assassinated for political reasons. During a political riot following the funeral of Dominique, the police reportedly stood by and did nothing...