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Gunfire and violent protests mar funeral of assassinated Haitian president Jovenel Moïse - ABC News

Gunfire and violent protests mar funeral of assassinated Haitian president Jovenel Moïse - ABC News

Gunfire and violent protests mar funeral of assassinated Haitian president Jovenel Moïse - ABC News
Jul 24, 2021 50 secs

AP Photo/Matias Delacroix.

Hundreds of protesters gathered outside the private compound where Mr Moïse's funeral was held as some mourners inside shouted, "Justice for Jovenel!" and cheered when his wife, Martine Moïse, who was seriously injured in the July 7 attack at the couple's private home, rose to the podium at the end of the ceremony.

AP Photo/Matias Delacroix.

AP Photo/Matias Delacroix.

The funeral was held amid heavy security following violent protests and fears of political volatility in the Caribbean nation.

AP Photo/Matias Delacroix

The funeral comes days after Prime Minister Ariel Henry, with support from key international diplomats, was installed in Haiti — a move that appeared aimed at averting a leadership struggle following Mr Moïse's assassination

Mr Henry, who was designated prime minister by Mr Moïse before he was slain but never sworn in, replaced interim prime minister Claude Joseph and has promised to form a provisional consensus government until elections are held

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