EU Sanctions People, Entities in Haiti for Violence, Human Right Abuses
The Council of the European Union on Dec. 15 sanctioned three people and one entity related to gang violence and human rights abuses in Haiti. The designations target Michel Martelly, former president of Haiti, and Youri Latortue, Martelly's former political…
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adviser, who were listed for arming and financing several gangs to promote their political and personal agendas. The council also sanctioned Rony Celestin, former senator of Haiti, for his links to various armed groups and "orchestrating" the murder of journalist Nehemie Joseph. The listed entity is Gang 5 Segond, a gang based in Port-au-Prince.