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Cuban President calls for peace, condemns assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse

haiti presidenteParty First Secretary and President of the Republic Miguel Díaz-Canel strongly condemned the violent attack that led to the death of the Republic of Haiti’s President.Communist Party of Cuba Central Committee First Secretary and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, issued a call for peace Wednesday morning, as he strongly condemned the violent events that led to the death of the President of the Republic of Haiti, Jovenel Moïse.

“We deeply regret the death of the President of the Republic of Haiti, Jovenel Moïse. We strongly condemn the violent act that caused his death, and convey our condolences to family members and the sister people of Haiti. We call for peace,” the Cuban President stated in a message on Twitter.

Haitian President Jovenel Moïse was assassinated between midnight and dawn in an armed attack. The country’s interim Prime Minister, Claude Joseph, confirmed the news in a statement.

Around one o’clock in the morning, a group of individuals attacked the President’s private residence and mortally wounded him, Joseph’s statement indicates.

(Taken from Granma)

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