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Macron's criticism of Haiti leaders sparks diplomatic row with former colony

Haiti's transitional government has been unable to get a grip on spiralling gang violence. AP - Odelyn Joseph

Haiti has summoned France's ambassador following remarks by French President Emmanuel Macron who was filmed calling the country's leaders "completely stupid". Macron's comments have sparked particular outrage in the former French colony.

Ambassador Antoine Michon faced Haiti's foreign minister on Thursday over what officials called "unfriendly and inappropriate" comments made by Macron on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Brazil.

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