Haiti in turmoil as police riot over officer deaths
By DW
31 January 2023 |
10:34 am
The Haitian government is under mounting pressure amid violent protests by police who accuse interim Prime Minister Ariel Henry of inaction. The UN is considering sending troops to stabilize the nation in crisis.
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