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Micha Gaillard

Died
January 14, 2010
Age
52 years
Cause
earthquake

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Micha Gaillard, 52-53, Haitian politician, earthquake.

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Michel "Micha" Gaillard (1957 – January 14, 2010) was a Haitian politician, opposition leader and university professor.

Political role

He was a major voice of opposition against the 2004 coup d'état which ousted President Jean-Bertrand Aristide. In 2005, he helped found the Fusion of Haitian Social Democrats political party.

2010 earthquake

Gaillard was killed in the 2010 Haiti earthquake. He was attending a meeting at the Ministry of Justice when the quake struck. He survived the initial disaster but died of his injuries a day and a half later, at roughly 4:15 am on January 14.

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