Haiti’s President Says He Won’t Step Down as Violent Protests Grip the Capital

Haiti's embattled leader has made his first public statements since protests rocked the Caribbean nation's capital more than a week ago, vowing in a televised address that he will not step down.

Voice of America reports that President Jovenal Moise appeared on national television Thursday to address calls for his for resignation. Critics claim his government lacks transparency and is ineffective.

Haiti's embattled leader has made his first public statements since protests rocked the Caribbean nation's capital more than a week ago, vowing in a televised address that he will not step down. Voice of America reports that President Jovenal Moise appeared on national television Thursday to address calls for his for resignation. Critics claim his government lacks transparency and is ineffective.