Originally: Haiti’s President, Jean-Bertrand Aristide, says it is out of the question that he will resign.
In a televised interview, Mr Aristide appealed to his supporters for calm and asked the nation’s police to assume their responsibilities.
The United States, France and Canada have called on the president to consider stepping down.
In a televised interview, Mr Aristide appealed to his supporters for calm and asked the nation’s police to assume their responsibilities.
But he has dismissed any suggestion of quitting as baseless rumours spread by leaders of the opposition to provoke the population and cause disorder in the country.
Haitian rebels are closing in in Port au Prince in their campaign to force Mr Aristide from office.
The rebels say their plan is to encircle the capital to create a sense of desperation among people.