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Tensions Running High in Haiti Following Protests Over University Student's
Death

VOA News

   Tensions are running high in Haiti's capital Tuesday, a day after
   hundreds of university students clashed with police during a protest
   over the deathlast weekof a university student.

   Students burned cars and blocked roads Monday in Port-au-Prince, where
   one person was shot and killed.

   University student Gregory Saint-Hilaire was killed last Friday during
   a small protest bystudents demandingemployment opportunities.

   Studentsareblamingpolice for the deaths ofSaint-Hilaire and another
   person killedduring Monday'sprotests.

   Thegovernment condemnedthe deathof Saint-Hilaire, addingthat
   policeareinvestigating the circumstances of his death.

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