The news of Aristide’s possible arrest comes as the new government faces increasing criticism for carrying out human rights abuses against backers of Aristide and his Lavalas party. Last week Amnesty international issued a report condemning the new Haitian government for carrying out summary executions and illegally detaining Aristide supporters. Also last week, the Carribean nations in CARICOM refused to normalize relations with the new Haitian government because of its poor human rights record. The Bush administration, however, continues to openly support the new Haitian government. Last month the State Department lifted its 13-years arms embargo setting the way for the US to help arm the new police forces.