Canada Imposes New Sanctions On Haitian Politicians
Date
11/19/2022 3:15:17 PM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) Canada on Friday imposed sanctions on three Haitian politicians,
including a former president of the country's Chamber of Deputies,
with Ottawa accusing them of aiding gang leaders and laundering
their illicit earnings, according to a statement, trend reports citing reuters .
'These individuals are using their status as current or previous
public office holders to protect and enable the illegal activities
of armed criminal gangs, including through money laundering and
other acts of corruption,' the statement said.
'Today's sanctions are intended to stop the flow of illicit
funds and weapons and to weaken and disable Haiti's criminal
gangs,' said the statement, issued by the foreign ministry.
The sanctions will freeze any assets held in Canada by Senator
Ronny Célestin, Former Senator Hervé Fourcand, and Former President
of the Chamber of Deputies Gary Bodeau, a foreign ministry
spokesperson said.
Haiti's gangs have expanded their power since the assassination
of President Jovenel Moise in 2021, and Prime Minister Ariel Henry
has faced difficulties in restoring order to the country.
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