Foreign hit squad killed Haiti’s president: Police

Haiti’s national police force has claimed that two Americans and 26 Colombians were responsible for the assassination of President Jovenel Moise, while Taiwan has confirmed that 11 arrests were made at its diplomatic compound.

At least 28 people carried out the murder plot earlier this week, police chief Leon Charles told reporters on Thursday, noting that several suspects were brought into custody, while others were killed in firefights with authorities.

“We have arrested 15 Colombians and the two Americans of Haitian origin. Three Colombians have been killed while eight others are on the loose,” Charles said, adding that police had recovered “weapons and materials used by the assailants.” Rifles, machetes and other tools that were seized were displayed on a table near the police chief.

“We will strengthen our investigation and search techniques to intercept the other eight mercenaries.”

Colombian Defense Minister Diego Molano also said on Thursday that early findings suggest that several former members of his country’s armed forces took part in the operation. He vowed to support Haitian authorities in their probe.

Later in the evening, Taiwan’s diplomatic compound in Haiti said that 11 “mercenaries” had been arrested on the facility’s grounds, but did not elaborate beyond stating that the police operation “went smoothly.” 
-RT.com, 9 July, 2021