Haiti has long been plagued by coups d’état and regime changes, leading to long-time political instability and weak governance. In…
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Haiti has long been plagued by coups d’état and regime changes, leading to long-time political instability and weak governance. In…
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Being caught up in violent political upheaval and forced to evacuate is among the risks of diplomatic service, as at…