Protesters in Haiti clash with police

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Anti-government protesters in Haiti have clashed with police.

Thousands of demonstrators were marching towards the home of President Jovenel Moïse when the skirmishes broke out

The violence comes after weeks of protests over an ongoing economic crisis that has

The recent killing of a well-known journalist covering the demonstrations has further added to the tension.

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