At Least 1 Dead in Haiti as Protesters Demand the Removal of President Jovenel Moise

[Judi Lynn]

1. Two deaths in Haiti capital as anti-corruption protesters burn tires, block roads

Two deaths in Haiti capital as anti-corruption protesters burn tires, block roads
EVENS SANON
PORT-AU-PRINCE, HAITI
THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
PUBLISHED 7 MINUTES AGO

Protesters denouncing corruption blocked roads and paralyzed much of Haiti’s capital Sunday as they demanded the removal of President Jovenel Moise, while police reported two people killed and five injured.

Demonstrators burned tires and threw stones during the march in Port-au-Prince, where the scent of burning rubber filled the air. Many stores and gas stations were closed and travel between some cities was impeded as protesters blocked roads with cars, stones and other large objects.

Police erected barricades near the presidential palace and fired tear gas to drive away demonstrators who tried to breach them.

Police spokesman Michael-Ange Jeunes said gunshots caused the two deaths and wounded four people. He said a police officer was injured by a thrown rock.

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