Haiti stampede kills 30

Haiti’s Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé confirmed the fatalities and expressed deep sorrow for the victims and their families.

Dozens more were reported injured as crowds surged through the 19th-century fortress, which is one of the country's most prominent tourist attractions.

Local authorities are investigating the cause of the stampede, with preliminary reports suggesting overcrowding and a lack of emergency management protocols.

The tragedy comes as Haiti continues to struggle with acute food emergencies and economic instability exacerbated by the regional conflict in the Middle East.