Jovenel Moïse

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 MinisterEnex Jean-Charles
Jack Guy Lafontant
Joseph Jouthe
Preceded byJocelerme Privert (Acting)
Succeeded byClaude Joseph (Acting)
Personal details
Born(1968-06-26)26 June 1968
Trou-du-Nord, Haiti
Died7 July 2021(2021-07-07) (aged 53)
Pétion-Ville, Haiti
Cause of deathAssassination
NationalityHaitian
Political partyTèt Kale Party
Spouse(s)
(m. 1996)
Alma materQuisqueya University

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]

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References

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  2. 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. 
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  5. 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. 
  6. March, Leonardo (13 July 2021). Preliminary Trauma Report. http://haitiantimes.com/2021/07/13/preliminary-trauma-report/. Retrieved 14 July 2021. 

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