Article 5MH31 Haiti: shots fired at Moïse’s funeral as protesters clash with police

Haiti: shots fired at Moïse’s funeral as protesters clash with police

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Mourners and officials dive for cover as teargas and black smoke spread into ceremony

Mourners and dignitaries including a US delegation rushed for cover amid reports of gunfire and teargas outside the funeral on Friday of late Haitian president Jovenel Moise.

There were no immediate reports of injuries after hundreds of protesters clashed with police outside the private ceremony. Shots erupted and teargas and black smoke wafted into the event. Protesters' cries carried over religious leaders speaking at the funeral.

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