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De eerste minister zou bereid zijn af te treden, aldus president Martelly.

After street protests over delayed elections and government corruption, as well as recommendations from a special commission on Friday, Haitian President Michel Martelly (photo) has made his second national address from the presidential palace in three days.

Martelly, a popular singer known as "Sweet Mickey," is a friend and business partner of Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe.

The president said his prime minister was prepared to make a sacrifice and resign, although he did not say when Lamothe would step down. Lamothe was at the announcement in the audience but did not speak. "He is willing to make that sacrifice," Martelly said, adding that he would meet with government officials on Monday.

"I acknowledge this decision he is making to help find a solution to the crisis. I commend him for his courage and determination to help Haiti," the president said. Lamothe is well regarded internationally, including by major lending banks. He is expected to run for president next year.

The commission's report also called for the release of several "political prisoners" and the resignations of the president of the Supreme Court and the current members of Haiti's Provisional Electoral Council. The president appointed the 11-member commission on November 28 to help break a political stalemate that has held up long-delayed legislative and municipal elections.

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