Protests Over Inflation Turn Violent In Haiti

2022-09-16 19:43:48 By : Mr. Raymond Luk

Protests over inflation and rising crime turned violent in Haiti. Reuters reports that the inflation is the highest in a decade in the country.

A protester carries a piece of wood simulating a weapon during a protest against fuel price hikes and to demand that Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry step down, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

A man wearing a mask poses for a photo in front of a barricade set up by protesters to protest against fuel price hikes and to demand that Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry step down, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

Security personnel extinguish a fire set by demonstrators at a gas pump during a protest against fuel price hikes and to demand that Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry step down, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

Protesters attempt to block off an area during a protest against fuel price hikes and to demand that Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry step down, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

A man waves a red flag during a protest against fuel price hikes and to demand that Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry step down, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

Police chase looters from a depot during a protest against fuel price hikes and to demand that Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry step down, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

A young man walks past a burning barricade during a protest against fuel price hikes and to demand that Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry step down, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

A protester kneels while chanting "Justice for the people!" during a protest against fuel price hikes and to demand that Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry step down, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

A man runs away with looted goods during a protest against fuel price hikes and to demand that Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry step down, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

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