18 suspects in 2021 assassination of Haiti's president to be extradited to U.S. for trial
Source Summary
Eighteen suspects arrested in the July 2021 killing of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse are awaiting extradition to the United States to face trial. The extradition marks the conclusion of a prolonged judicial process in Haiti following the assassination that shocked the Caribbean nation.
Why it matters
The extradition advances accountability for the assassination of a sitting head of state and represents a significant step in resolving a major crime that destabilized Haiti.
