Jovenel Moïse
Ex-President of Haiti
Jovenel Moïse (26 June 1968 – 7 July 2021) was a Haitian politician. He served as the 42nd President of Haiti from February 2017 until his death.[1][2] In 2019, political unrest and calls for his resignation became a crisis.[3]
Jovenel Moïse | |
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| 42nd President of Haiti | |
| In office 7 February 2017 – 7 July 2021 | |
| Prime Minister | Enex Jean-Charles Jack Guy Lafontant Joseph Jouthe |
| Preceded by | Jocelerme Privert (Acting) |
| Succeeded by | Claude Joseph (Acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 June 1968 Trou-du-Nord, Haiti |
| Died | 7 July 2021 (aged 53) Pétion-Ville, Haiti |
| Cause of death | Gunshot wounds |
| Nationality | Haitian |
| Political party | Tèt Kale Party |
| Spouse(s) | Martine Étienne Joseph (m. 1996) |
| Alma mater | Quisqueya University |
Death change
Moïse was shot to death at his home while sleeping in Pétion-Ville, Haiti on 7 July 2021.[4] His wife, Martine was also shot but she survived.[5] He was shot with 12 bullets in his chest, arms, right leg, and left hip, and had a shattered left eye.[6]
References change
- ↑ @cep_haiti (28 November 2016). "Résultats préliminaires des élections présidentielles du 20 Novembre 2016 pic.twitter.com/i9GsrkkU8p" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
- ↑ Brice, Makini (29 November 2016). "Businessman Moise wins Haiti election in first round - provisional results". Port-au-Prince: Reuters. Retrieved 16 November 2017.
- ↑ Padgett, Tim. "Moïse Mess: Haiti's Political Standoff – And Humanitarian Crisis – Won't Likely End Soon". www.wlrn.org. Archived from the original on 8 October 2019. Retrieved 15 December 2019.
- ↑ "President of Haiti assassinated". The Independent. 7 July 2021.
- ↑ Deutsche Welle (7 July 2021). "Haitian President Jovenel Moise assassinated in his home".
- ↑ March, Leonardo (13 July 2021). "Preliminary Trauma Report". The Haitian Times. Archived from the original on 14 July 2021. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
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