Thirty Die in Haiti After Police Tear Gas Sparks Stampede at Historic Citadelle Laferrière Site

At least 30 people have died following a catastrophic crowd crush at the Citadelle Laferrière on April 12, 2026.Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé launched an official investigation into the reports of police using tear gas.The historic site near Cap-Haïtien has been closed indefinitely while rescue teams search for missing persons.
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