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Handling the Aftermath of Haiti’s Presidential Assassination
The killing of President Jovenel Moïse in murky circumstances has plunged the country into political turmoil.
In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Mariano de Alba explains the state of play and what outside actors should do as they seek to help Haiti achieve stability.
What’s the state of the investigation into President Moïse’s killing?
The circumstances behind President Jovenel Moïse’s assassination remain opaque, and conflicting theories as to the culprits abound.
According to Haiti’s National Police, a squad of 28 mercenaries carried out the murder in the early hours of 7 July.
The police have already killed three alleged suspects and arrested a…