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US denies pressuring Haiti PM Henry to resign, urges political ‘transition’

US officials urge Ariel Henry to set up ‘inclusive governance structure’ that will stem violence and lead to elections.

Al Jazeera · Mar 6, 2024

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry Seeks International Intervention Amid Chaos

Haitians in Port-au-Prince flee gang violence as chaos reigns. Prime Minister pressured to resign amidst unrest. US calls for transition, citizens seek int...

Haiti's prime minister is stranded abroad as gangs threaten 'civil war'

Haiti's embattled prime minister is in neighboring Puerto Rico, still unable to return to Port-au-Prince, as calls for him to resign grow louder by the day.

WEKU · Mar 6, 2024

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U.S. Reportedly Presses Haitian Prime Minister to Resign as the Country Further Descends into Chaos

According to the Miami Herald, the State Department outright asked Ariel Henry to agree to a new transitional government

Latin Times · Mar 6, 2024

US Urges Haiti Political Progress Amid Civil War Warning

The US advocates for a political process in Haiti to address escalating violence and prevent 'civil war', emphasizing dialogue and cooperation for stability.

Haiti gang boss tells absent prime minister to quit or face civil war

Silence from Ariel Henry, who remains abroad, as Jimmy Chérizier, AKA ‘Barbecue’, warns country will ‘become a paradise or a hell’

The Guardian - US · Mar 6, 2024

Kenya Police Deployment To Haiti: What's Next?

A reciprocal agreement between Kenya and Haiti to send police from the East African nation to the violence-wracked country has raised hopes the Nairobi-led, UN-backed multinational peace mission could deploy soon.

International Business Times · Mar 6, 2024

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UN Security Council To Meet On Spiraling Haiti Crisis

The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting Wednesday on violence-wracked Haiti, where marauding gangs are threatening a bloody civil war unless absent Prime Minister Ariel Henry steps down.

International Business Times · Mar 6, 2024

Top Haitian Gang Leader Warns Of Civil War, Genocide

As the latest crisis in the violence-wracked Caribbean nation spiraled, gunfire shut down some flights at Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Haiti's capital.

Latin Times · Mar 6, 2024

Haiti's Prime Minister Arrives In Puerto Rico Amid Gang Attacks

Haiti's prime minister visits Puerto Rico to address escalating gang violence and security crisis, seeking international support.

Chaos Grips Haiti After Airport Attack, Deadly Unrest

Haiti's police academy came under attack by an armed gang Tuesday as the tiny Caribbean nation fell into deeper isolation in the wake of an assault on the airport and a deadly prison breakout.

International Business Times · Mar 5, 2024

US says no troops to Haiti as country reels from explosion of gang violence

Washington says no despite ‘frantic’ talks between diplomats, as bodies lie in street and army battles gun-toting gang members

The Guardian - US · Mar 5, 2024

Africa-led mission to Haiti 'urgently needed', according to the UN

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed alarm at the "rapidly deteriorating security situation" in Haiti and called for more funding for the planned international police mission to be led by Kenya.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 5, 2024

Gangs Control Most Of Haiti's Capital, U.S. Embassy Limited

Haiti faces escalating gang violence, protests against the Prime Minister, and challenges in food distribution.

3 things to know about the current crisis in Haiti

The scenes from Haiti may look familiar, as heavily armed gangs trade fire and civilians cower in fear. But there is something different about this latest episode.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2024

What led to the Haiti jailbreak – and can democracy be restored?

A state of emergency has been declared after gangs stormed two prisons and freed thousands of inmates. What will it take to restore order?

Latin Times · Mar 5, 2024

Haiti Violence: Gangs Try To Take Over Main International Airport

It is not clear whether the gang members were able to take control of the main airport or not. Even last week, the airport was attacked by the gangs but they did not attempt to seize control of it.

The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2024

Tuesday briefing: Why Haiti is stuck in a state of anarchy

In today’s newsletter: With gangs controlling Port-au-Prince and a UN-backed international force still not on the ground, is there any prospect of democratic control?

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Haiti In Crisis: U.S. Embassy Open Amid Escaped Inmates

Escalating violence and political turmoil in Haiti prompt urgent need for humanitarian assistance and international support.

France 24 · Mar 5, 2024

Armed gangs try to take control of Haiti's main airport after jailbreak

Heavily armed gangs tried to seize control of Haiti’s main international airport on Monday, exchanging gunfire with police and soldiers in the latest attack on key government sites in an explosion of violence that includes a mass escape from the country’s two biggest prisons.

Haiti Declares State Of Emergency After Massive Prison Break

Haiti declares state of emergency after mass prison break, facing escalating gang violence and threats to government stability.

State Of Emergency Declared In Haiti Amid Prison Break

Haiti declares state of emergency after mass prison break by armed gangs, leading to chaos and violence.

The Guardian - US · Mar 4, 2024

Haiti’s weekend of violence puts government future in doubt

Armed gangs attack international airport and free over 3,800 prisoners in seemingly coordinated effort to oust Ariel Henry

Latin Times · Mar 4, 2024

Homicides in The Americas: Ranking the Most and Least Violent Countries in 2023

Ecuador and Haiti experienced some of the largest surges in violence, whereas El Salvador and Peru were among the countries where rates dropped the most

State Of Emergency Declared In Haiti As 3,000 Inmates Escape

Haiti faces escalating violence and chaos with over 3,000 inmates escaping, leading to a state of emergency and calls for international support.

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