Jovenel Moïse
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 | Assassination |
| Nationality | Haitian |
| Political party | Tèt Kale Party |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Alma mater | Quisqueya University |
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]
Death
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]
Jovenel Moïse Media
Moïse and wife Martine at 73rd United Nations General Assembly in 2018, accompanied by Former US President Donald Trump and Former US First Lady Melania Trump
Moïse with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in 2018
Moïse and other Caribbean leaders with U.S. President Donald Trump in Florida in 2019
US Ambassador to the UN Kelly Craft, and President Moïse in 2019
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and President Moïse in 2020
Moïse receiving the Order of Brilliant Jade at a ceremony held by Taiwanese President, Tsai Ing-wen in 2018.
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References
- ↑ cep_haiti. Résultats préliminaires des élections présidentielles du 20 Novembre 2016 pic.twitter.com/i9GsrkkU8p (28 November 2016).
- ↑ Brice, Makini (29 November 2016). Businessman Moise wins Haiti election in first round - provisional results. Port-au-Prince: Reuters. http://uk.reuters.com/article/uk-haiti-elecion-idUKKBN13O08L. Retrieved 16 November 2017.
- ↑ Padgett, Tim. Moïse Mess: Haiti's Political Standoff – And Humanitarian Crisis – Won't Likely End Soon. www.wlrn.org. 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. https://www.dw.com/en/haitian-president-jovenel-moise-assassinated-in-his-home/a-58187367.
- ↑ March, Leonardo (13 July 2021). Preliminary Trauma Report. http://haitiantimes.com/2021/07/13/preliminary-trauma-report/. Retrieved 14 July 2021.
Other websites
Media related to Jovenel Moïse at Wikimedia Commons