At least one person was killed on Wednesday, September 25, amid ongoing unrest in the streets of the Haitian capital as President Jovenel Moise urged unity in the Caribbean nation. The death appeared to come as protesters took to the streets and police in riot gear used tear gas in an attempt to restore order.
Haitian President Jovenel Moise broke his long silence Tuesday and delivered a national speech that sought to calm a furious nation, reeling from violence, political chaos and economic woes.
"We must gather our courage. Hold hands and cast aside our divisions," Moise said. "We must embrace what unites us, together we can."
Referring to his decision not to travel abroad, the president said, "I canceled my trip to the United States to deliver a speech before the 74th General Assembly of the United Nations. I made this decision so I could address the problems of the country. I want to speak to you today about the political crossroads we face today."
Moise had been scheduled to attend the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Tuesday, but issued a statement announcing that Foreign Minister Bocchit Edmond would represent Haiti and deliver a speech on Thursday.
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