“Haitian police have arrested a former justice ministry official suspected of ordering the assassination of President Jovenel Moise,” according to BBC Oct. 20, 2023. Joseph Felix Badio, the former anti-corruption official in Haiti, is accused of ordering hitmen to carry out the murder of President Moise in 2021. The killing led to a prolonged political crisis and unprecedented levels of lawlessness. Criminal gangs have extended control over the capital, including infrastructure and the main fuel port. The US has convicted others implicated, including former Haitian senator John Joel Joseph and Haitian-Chilean businessman Rodolphe Jaar. The UN has ratified deploying an international force to support Haiti’s police, but few countries have committed personnel. Kenya’s offer to lead a multinational force has been approved.
World Map: Haiti 12/5/23
December 5, 2023
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Grace Dannemiller, International News Corespondent
Hello! my name is Grace Dannemiller. I am the International News Correspondent. This is my second year on staff. In my free time I have been writing and public speaking about neurodiversity and mental health. I hope to continue to pursue my passion for journalism as a career one day.