At least 30 dead in stampede at Haiti’s historic Citadelle Laferriere
Al Jazeera·2h ago·Neutral
What Happened
At least 30 people died in a stampede Saturday at Citadelle Laferriere, a UNESCO World Heritage fortress in northern Haiti. The stampede occurred at the entrance during an annual celebration attended by students and visitors. Rain worsened conditions. Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aime expressed condolences. Haiti faces ongoing gang violence and security force crackdowns.
Key Entities
HaitiCitadelle LaferriereJean Henri PetitAlix Didier Fils-AimeEmmanuel MenardUNESCONord Department