92. The Court notes that the State questioned the status as presumed victims of Marilobi
and Andren, both surnamed Fils-Aimé, based on the statement of Janise Midi, and also of
Juana (or Juan) (supra para. 64). As the State has indicated, it is true that, in her
statement, Mrs. Midi failed to mention explicitly that Marilobi and Andren were present
when the agents came to the house; she also failed to mention Juana (or Juan). However,
she did state that, at that time, she “had three children with [her] husband. A son of [her]
husband, called [Nené], and [the] children [(of her husband and herself)] Endry, Antonio
and Diane, lived with them at the time.” Regarding Juan Fils-Aimé, the representatives
affirmed that, based on Janise Midi’s statement, this person should not be considered a
victim in the case. Accordingly, the Court considers that it is not possible to infer from the
said statement that Marilobi, Andren and Juana (or Juan) surnamed Fils-Aimé 66 were in
the house at the time of the events; thus, there is no factual support to consider them
presumed victims.
93. In addition, some individuals indicated as presumed victims were born on Haitian
territory after the dates indicated for the expulsions in this case, or their ties to the
persons who are alleged to have been expelled or deported were established after those
dates. In this regard, the Commission alleged in the Merits report that the expulsions
affected “even the new members of the families” and, according to the Commission, this
resulted in violations to their human rights. This is the case of Carolina Fils-Aimé, who was
born on November 15, 2000, whose status as a presumed victims was contested by the
State for this reason (supra para. 64); and also of those who, in the Merits report, were
referred to as “Gili Sainlis” (supra footnote 11), Jamson, Faica and Kenson, all surnamed
Gelin, regarding whom it was merely indicated that they are the companion and children,
respectively, with whom Bersson Gelin lives in Haiti “following [his] expulsion.” This is also
revealed by the arguments of the representatives. It is also the case of Ana Dileidy and
Analía, 67 both surnamed Sensión, daughters of Ana Lidia Sensión, who were born in 2007
and 2009, respectively, and of Maximiliano Sensión and Emiliano Mache, sons of Reyita
Antonia Sensión, who were born following their expulsion and after Antonio Sensión had
found the members of his family (infra para. 218). 68 In addition, the persons identified as
Jessica and Victor Manuel, both surnamed Jean, were born in September 2003 and on
January 16, 2005, respectively. 69 The Court considers it evident that the State actions
66
Janise Midi’s statement contradicts Jeanty Fils-Aimé’s affirmation in his 2002 statement, when he said that
his wife and his “seven” children had been detained (file of annexes to the Merits report, annex 19, f. 212). In
view of the contradiction between the two statements, and considering the above-mentioned position of the
representatives, the Court considers it appropriate to abide by Mrs. Midi’s statement rather than that of Jeanty
Fils-Aimé, because Mrs. Midi’s statement was presented in the context of these proceedings before the Court and
made by affidavit (infra para. 111).
67
The Merits report mentions this person as “Analideire.” However, the birth registration indicates “Analía”;
therefore the Court will use the latter name, placing on record that this refers to the person who was referred to
as “Analideire” in the Merits report (cf. Certification of birth registration of Analía Sensión, daughter of Ana Lidia
Sensión, issued by the National Civil Registry Directorate, attached to the Central Electoral Board on February 16,
2010 (file of annexes to the motions and arguments brief, annex B17, f. 3552).
68
Although there is no official information on the date of birth of Maximiliano Sensión and Emiliano Mache
Sensión, sons of Ana Reyita, the representatives advised that “Emiliano Mache Sensión […] was born on
November 27, 2007,” and that Maximiliano Sensión was the “youngest son” of Reyita Antonia Sensión. In
addition, the Court has been advised that Maximiliano is deceased (cf. Affidavit made by Antonio Sensión on
September 29, 2013, file of preliminary objections, merits and reparations, f. 1772).
69
Affidavit made by Marlene Mesidor on September 29, 2013 (file of preliminary objections, merits and
reparations, fs. 1735 and 1736). The Merits report merely indicates that “the family members of the presumed
victims in this case are […] Jessica Jean and Victor Manuel Jean” and, in this regard, cites the “Observations on
the merits of the case presented by the petitioners on April 16, 2009” (file of annexes to the Merits report, annex
5, fs. 36 to 119). This document indicates that “Victor Manuel (born on January 16, 2005,) [and] the child
Jessica[,] were born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.” Regarding these persons, in the Merits Report, the
Commission considered that Articles 5 and 17 of the Convention had been violated to their detriment without
providing any specific legal or factual grounds. The representatives did not present any specific arguments on
Victor Manuel Jean and Jessica Jean either.
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