18 suspects accused in the July 2021 killing of Haiti’s president are being extradited from Haiti to US, officials say

Eighteen suspects arrested in connection with the July 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse are being extradited from Haiti to the United States, according to officials. The transfer was underway on Sunday, originating from Port-au-Prince, Haiti.

The extradition marks the conclusion of a prolonged judicial process within Haiti regarding the high-profile presidential killing. Further details regarding the specific charges or the entities coordinating the U.S. transfer were not provided in the immediate announcements.