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Haiti President Shot Dead, Prime Minister Says

VOA News

   Haitian PresidentJovenelMoïsewas shot dead overnight in an attack at
   his private residence, interim Prime Minister Claude Joseph said
   Wednesday.

   In a statement, Joseph said an unidentified group of people were
   responsible for the killing, which he called a "hateful, inhuman and
   barbaric act."

   He also saidMoïse'swife, Martine, was injured and taken to a hospital
   for treatment.

   Haiti has been experiencing political instability and division as well
   as a rise in gang violence.

   This report includes information from the Associated Press, AFP and
   Reuters

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