6 Things You Need to Know About the Assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse
[Trigger Warning: This article recounts stories of sexual violence, assault, homicide, and other crimes against humanity.]
On Friday, July 7th, Haiti’s President, Jovenel Moïse, was Assassinated
On Wednesday, around 01:00 local time (12:00 AM CST), heavily armed assassins stormed Haitian President Jovenel Moïse’s home in the…
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