US marines begin patrolling Haiti's capital

The US sent combat-ready Marines into Haiti’s capital and messages to rebel leader Guy Philippe, prompting him to announce his men would lay down their arms, signalling an end to a rebellion that claimed at least 130 lives.

Caribbean leaders, meanwhile, called for an independent international inquiry into the departure of President Jean-Bertrand Aristide – who claims he was abducted at gunpoint by US Marines – and signalled their anger by saying they would not provide troops for the UN peacekeeping force in Haiti.