Aristide rejects plan for centrist coalition government and insists on departure of military. 12 Apr 94 Randall Robinson begins hunger strike against U.S. Haitian refugee policy. 21 Apr 94 Aristide criticizes U.S. policy and Special Advisor Pezullo. Apr 94 Ambassador Pezullo resigns. 28 Apr 94 U.S. introduces resolution to UNSC demanding resignation of military and seeking global trade embargo.
AID begins planning for democratic transition.
U.S. begins building international peacekeeping coalition force to aid orderly transition. 12 May 94 Haiti military installs provisional president with responsibility to name prime minister and organize Feb 95 presidential elections. 21 May 94 UN trade embargo takes effect. 25 May 94 USN ship fires at ship running embargo. 8 Jun 94 OAS adopts resolution to reinforce embargo.