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Deadly Citadelle Stampede Claims 25 Lives; Officials Fired

4/15/2026

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A deadly stampede at the Citadelle Laferriere killed at least 25 people.
Nine arrests were made, including police officers.
The Ministry of Culture and Communication attributed the tragedy to administrative negligence.
The ministry fired two officials.
Gang violence remains widespread, with about 16,000 deaths since 2022 and over 1.5 million displaced, prompting calls for more aid, especially in the Marigot commune.

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Story summary

A deadly stampede at the Citadelle Laferriere killed at least 25 people.
Nine arrests were made, including police officers.
The Ministry of Culture and Communication attributed the tragedy to administrative negligence.
The ministry fired two officials.
Gang violence remains widespread, with about 16,000 deaths since 2022 and over 1.5 million displaced, prompting calls for more aid, especially in the Marigot commune.