Haiti: The President of Haiti has been assassinated by some unidentified gunmen. President Jovenal Mois was in his private residence at the time of the incident. His wife has also been shot, who is currently in the hospital.
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Haiti President Assassination: On Wednesday, gunmen killed Haiti’s President Jovenel Moise by breaking into his home. His wife has also been badly injured in this attack and is hospitalized. The incident has raised fears of chaos in the politically unstable Haiti. Recently, there has been an increase in violence here, there have been protests against the government and the corona virus infection is also spreading rapidly. Moise’s killing has been confirmed by interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph.
Along with this, Joseph has said that the police and the army have increased security in the country. Authorities have closed international airports and borders. Also a ‘siege’ has been announced (Haiti President Jovenel Moise Killed). This country is heading towards turmoil ahead of the elections to be held at the end of the year. The country had failed to hold elections, leaving Moise, 53, in office for more than a year. While the opposition was asking him to step down. Now the reins of the country are believed to be in the hands of Joseph.
better way to choose
In this matter, psychologist Alex Duppe of Wesleyan University of America has said, it would be better if the interim prime minister handles everything and the opposition parties come together and then elections should be held. Haiti-born Dupe said, ‘But nothing in Haiti should be taken lightly (Political Crisis in Haiti). It depends on how currently Haiti’s army maintains a balance. He described the latest situation as dangerous and unstable.
Violence increased rapidly in the country
Haiti’s police are already grappling with the escalation of violence in the country. Due to which thousands of people have been displaced. Michael Myrtley, who served as president before Moise, said he was praying for First Lady Martin Moise’s recovery. He has described this murder as a big blow to the country and its democracy (Violence in Haiti Country). At the same time, Joseph says that 47-year-old Martin has been shot and is hospitalized. He has called this murder a disgusting, inhuman and barbaric act. Joseph has said that the security situation of the country is under the control of army and police.
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