#Haiti

The Caribbean nation of Haiti has been struck by a serious earthquake leaving many dead. According to the United States Geological survey (USGS), the 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit the country's west side with its epicenter about 12km (7.5 miles) from the town of Saint Louis du Sud. Videos sighted on social media saw citizens running helter skelter for their lives. Officials say fatalities have been recorded following the earthquake but tolls are unclear. “I can confirm that there are deaths, but I don’t yet have…

Following the assassination of Haiti's President Jovenel Moïse on Wednesday 7th July, his wife suffered some gun wounds and was flown to Florida for treatment. Martine Moïse has returned to Haiti after her treatment. When she arrived by plane into the Caribbean nation, at Port-au-Prince airport she was seen wearing a bullet proof and an arm sling probably for protection after her husband was murdered by unknown gunmen. In a photo where she was guarded by security agents, she was greeted by the Interim Prime…

During the early hours of Wednesday 7th July 2021 Haiti's President Jovenel Moïse was attacked in his home at the outskirts of the capital Port-au-Prince by unknown persons. In a statement made by Prime Minister Claude Joseph, the President's wife, Martine Moïse was also shot in the attack. The Prime Minister said; ''a group of unidentified individuals of which some spoke Spanish attacked the private residence of the president of the republic and wounded his head''. In a telephone interview Mr. Joseph disclosed…

Latest information picked up by Pinaxnews.com indicates that Haitian President Jovenel Moise has been killed at home, as indicated by the country's interim prime minister. As per the report, a gathering of unidentified people assaulted the private home of Mr Moise and shot him dead, Claude Joseph said in a proclamation. Martine Moïse who happens to be the first lady is currently at the medical clinic following the assault late on Tuesday, Claude Joseph said. Joseph considered the killing a "a hateful, inhumane and…