Haiti Requests US Troops After Killing Of President

The New York Times reports:

Haitian government officials took the extraordinary step of requesting that the United States send in troops to protect Haiti’s port, airport, gasoline reserves and other key infrastructure as the country has descended into turmoil in the wake of the brazen assassination of President Jovenel Moïse early Wednesday morning.

Haiti has a history of unwanted American military interventions. But fears have been growing that unrest in the streets and political turmoil after the attack could worsen what is already the country’s worst crisis in years.

Haiti is plagued by political intrigue, gang violence, a public health crisis driven by the pandemic and difficulties delivering essential international aid.

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Haitian officials said they had requested that the U.S. send in troops to protect Haiti’s port, airport, gasoline reserves and other infrastructure. The nation has descended into turmoil in the wake of the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. https://t.co/ejN8szTfDm

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