A Fragile Democracy - police Station
Photo Title
A Fragile Democracy - police Station
Photographer/Creator
Carol Guzy
Collection
Publisher
The Washington Post
Caption/Description
Cite Soleil police station was burned by a mob after the shooting of a little girl by Haitian National policeman sparked rioting with police and residents. Police were forced to retreat from the slum and abandon the station. The violence threatened the upcoming election.
Citation
Carol Guzy, "A Fragile Democracy - police Station," in POYi Archive, Item #23674, http://archive.poy.org/index.php/items/show/23674 (accessed June 7, 2025).
Date Added
07.04.2008