VIDEO: Deadly food riots in Haiti

Mon Apr 7, 2008 4:45am EDT
 
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Apr. 5 - The prime minister appeals for calm after protests over the high cost of living flare into riots, leaving four dead.

Officials in southern Haiti report at least four deaths after demonstrations against rising food prices turned into riots. U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon this week called on the international community and Haiti's leaders to keep up their efforts to bring stability to the country.

Susan Flory reports.

 

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