Haiti fires officials after citadel stampede kills 25

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Haiti's Culture Ministry fired two officials after a deadly stampede at the Citadelle Laferriere killed 25 people. The ministry cited administrative negligence and serious negligence for the firings. Nine people, including police officers, have been arrested in connection with the incident. The stampede occurred during an event at the historic site amid stormy weather, exacerbating crowd movement. Haiti is also facing gang violence and flooding.


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