An Investigation Has Been Conducted: It Was Revealed That Haiti's President Was Tortured Before He Was Killed

Haitian President Jovenel Moise. (Photo: Instagram @jovenelmoise)

Jakarta - President Jovenel Moise was tortured by the perpetrators before being killed, according to Haitian authorities on Saturday, July 10.

As reported by Antara from Anadolu, Sunday, July 11, Moise was abused in his room, while his daughter ran for safety while her son and staff were forcibly silenced, one of the investigative judges, Carl Henry Destin, told the newspaper Le Nouvelliste.

Destin said Moise had broken bones in his right arm and leg, according to an autopsy report.

Moise's killer group involved two Americans and 26 Colombians, Haiti Police chief Leon Charles told a news conference on Thursday, July 8.

Earlier, officials said four suspects were killed.

Two Americans were identified as Joseph Vincent and James Solages, both of Haitian descent.

Haitian Ambassador to the US Bocchit Edmond described the two men as "commanders, assassins, trained professionals".

Colombia's Defense Minister Diego Molano said Thursday that the suspects were former members of the military.

Recent events have left Haiti facing a leadership crisis.

Moise was sworn in in 2017 after winning a contested election. After failing to hold elections, the opposition demanded the 53-year-old man stepped down.

The day before his death, Moise appointed a new prime minister to be sworn in this week.

Haiti is scheduled to hold presidential and legislative elections on September 26.