Haiti’s Culture Ministry fires workers over citadel stampede that killed 25
Al Jazeera·2h ago·Fear
What Happened
Haiti observed three days of national mourning after a stampede at Citadelle Laferriere killed at least 25 people on Saturday. The Ministry of Culture fired two officials for negligence and biased passivity. Nine suspects, including five police officers, were arrested. Stormy weather worsened the crush. The tragedy compounds Haiti's crises: gang violence, displaced populations, and postponed elections.
Key Entities
HaitiCitadelle LaferriereMinistry of Culture and CommunicationInstitute for the Preservation of National HeritageUnited Nations-backed Gang Suppression ForceJovenel Moise