Citadelle Laferriere

Citadelle Laferriere is a mountaintop fortress located in Milot, northern Haiti, and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fortress is a popular tourist destination. It is newsworthy due to a recent deadly stampede that occurred there on Saturday. The stampede resulted in at least 30 deaths and numerous injuries, with authorities warning the death toll could rise. The incident occurred when the fortress was packed, reportedly in anticipation of an annual celebration. The event highlights the potential dangers of large gatherings at historical sites and raises concerns about safety measures in place at popular tourist locations in Haiti.