Haitian president's hometown holds funeral amid violence
ABC News
The hometown of slain President Jovenel Moïse has received his body for a private funeral amid heavy security following violent demonstrations in the area
CAP-HAITIEN, Haiti -- The hometown of slain Haitian President Jovenel Moïse received his body on Friday for a private funeral amid heavy security following violent protests and fears of political volatility in the Caribbean nation. White T-shirts and caps emblazoned with his picture were distributed to supporters the day before what is expected to be the final ceremony to honor Moïse, who was shot several times on July 7 during an attack at his private home that seriously injured his wife, Martine. “This is something that will be engraved in our memory,” said Pedro Guilloume, a Cap-Haitien resident who hoped to attend the funeral. “Let all Haitians channel solidarity.” Moïse’s body arrived shortly after dawn at his family’s seaside property where the funeral is being held. Six officials carried the brown casket up a stage where they saluted it and stood before it in in silence for several minutes before draping a large red and blue Haitian flag over it.
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