Please enable JavaScript to view advertisements.
×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Stay Informed, Even Offline
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

FIFA temporarily suspends the president of the federation accused of rape

Players from the Croix-des-Bouquets sports center, in Haiti, on May 12, 2020.[COURTESY]

The president of the Haitian football federation, accused of rape of underage players, has been provisionally suspended, FIFA announced on Monday.

"The investigative chamber of the independent ethics commission temporarily prohibited Mr. Yves Jean-Bart, president of the Haitian Football Federation (FHF), from carrying out any activity related to football at the national and international level, for a period of 90 days "said the international organization in a press release published on its website.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Support Independent Journalism

Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.

Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit of credible journalism.

Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payment Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902

Follow The Standard on Google News