The electoral council in Haiti have postponed the presidential runoff election on Friday due to threats and "security concerns."
The election had already postponed from December 27 to Sunday. Opposition have already called for a boycott and the election have been marred by violent protests and allegations of fraud during a first round.
The president of the Provisional Electoral Council (CEP), Pierre-Louis Opont, said in a statement Friday that the election was being pushed back because of arson and attempts to set public buildings on fire.
"The postponement was made in an effort to protect the life of voters, of the CEP personnel, the institution itself, particularly school buildings placed at the disposal of the CEP," the statement said.
A new date was however not set for the vote by the council.
In October, ruling party candidate Jovenel Moise defeated opposition candidate Jude Celestin, although opponents of President Martelly said was marred by fraud.
Martelly, who is meant to leave office on February 7, defeated former Haitian first lady Mirlande Manigat in an April 2011 presidential runoff.
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