From the Guardian · Agence France-Presse · · 1m 10s
Haiti President Assassination Suspects Arrested
US arrests 18 linked to 2021 Haitian president's killing.
In brief
US arrests 18 linked to 2021 Haitian president's killing. Eighteen people arrested in US courts for 2021 assassination of Haitian president Jovenel Moïse. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Assassination Details
Jovenel Moïse, 53, was shot dead on 7 July 2021 at his private residence by a hired group of about 20 military-trained Colombian mercenaries.
US Arrests
Eighteen people have been arrested in association with the 2021 assassination of the Haitian president Jovenel Moïse.
FBI Statement
FBI special agent Brett Skiles said: 'Today’s multi-location and international arrests underscore the FBI’s continued commitment to bringing all participants in this plot to justice'.
“Today’s multi-location and international arrests underscore the FBI’s continued commitment to bringing all participants in this plot to justice”
Indictments
Five of the 11 indicted in US courts have been sentenced to life in prison including a former Colombian soldier, a former Haitian senator, a Haitian Chilean businessman, a retired Colombian soldier and a Haitian American.
Gang Control
Gangs control about 80% of Port-au-Prince and violent crimes plague Haiti.
Gang Force Shortfall
The UN-backed Gang Suppression Force has fewer than 1,000 personnel as of July, far below its planned 5,500 uniformed staff by October.
The one thing
Eighteen people arrested in US courts for 2021 assassination of Haitian president Jovenel Moïse.
