President of Haiti killed in attack at private residence

Mr Joseph said in his statement that “all measures had been taken to guarantee the continuance of the state”.

He also condemned what he called a “hateful, inhumane and barbaric act,”.

Just received the news the Haitian president of Haiti has been Assassinated 🇭🇹

— Wyclef Jean (@wyclef) July 7, 2021

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Jovenel Moïse, 53, came to power in February 2017, after his predecessor, Michel Martelly stepped down.