Haiti election results trigger violent protests

Violent protests have erupted in Haiti after the electoral council announced the official results of the first round of last month’s presidential election. Jovenel Moise, who has the backing of current President Michel Martelly, came first with 33% and Jude Celestin came second with 25%. As neither won a majority, a run-off will be held […]

Violent protests have erupted in Haiti after the electoral council announced the official results of the first round of last month’s presidential election.
Jovenel Moise, who has the backing of current President Michel Martelly, came first with 33% and Jude Celestin came second with 25%.
As neither won a majority, a run-off will be held on 27 December.
The announcement triggered protests by supporters of another candidate, Moise Jean-Charles.
Police fired teargas to disperse protesters who denounced the first round as fraudulent.