The former ruler of Haiti Jean-Claude Duvalier, otherwise known as “Baby Doc”, has died of a heart attack – leaving many questions unanswered over alleged human rights abuses.<br /><br />Following his return from exile three years ago, a court ruled that he could be charged with crimes against humanity under international law – and held responsible for abuses by the military under his rule.<br /><br />Duvalier fled into exile in 1986 during a popular uprising which ended nearly three decades of a family dynasty.<br /><br />Fifteen years earlier Duvalier had come to power following the death of his father “Papa Doc”, inheriting the title of “president-for-life”.<br /><br />His time in power was marked by repression. Ordinary Haitians remained poor while he and his entourage lived in luxury.<br /><br />“Baby Doc” consistently denied any responsibility for abuses committed while he was in office.
