Gangs Violence in Haiti

Gangs in Haiti launch brutal attacks in the capital Port-au-Prince, forcing former Prime Minister Ariel Henry to resign. The violence escalates despite the formation of a transitional council. Locals describe terrifying experiences of shootings and arson.

Violence in Haiti by Gangs

Gangs in Haiti launch brutal attacks in Port-au-Prince, forcing former Prime Minister Ariel Henry to resign. The violence worsens despite a transitional council being formed to lead the country until elections.

Political Turmoil in Haiti

A surprise announcement revealed Haiti's new prime minister, Fritz Bélizaire, causing division within the transitional council. The political move has sparked concerns about further instability in the country amid ongoing gang violence in Port-au-Prince. Some council members are considering their options in response to the decision.

Haiti's New Prime Minister Selection

Haiti's new prime minister choice causes rift in transitional council, with four members selecting Fritz Bélizaire, sparking unexpected political alliance and opposition. Gang-related violence adds urgency to the need for stable leadership.

Political Crisis in Haiti

A transitional council has been established in Haiti to choose the next prime minister and Cabinet, as gangs tighten their grip on the troubled country.

Violence and Political Crisis in Haiti

Violence erupts in downtown Port-au-Prince as gunfire fills the streets near the national palace. Outgoing prime minister signals formation of a transitional council to address the social and political crisis. Rival gangs control large territories in the capital, causing chaos and casualties. International support and troops from various countries are being deployed to assist in the situation.

Haiti's Transitional Council

Haiti's transitional council issues its first statement, signaling the completion of its creation and the impending selection of a new prime minister to restore public and democratic order in the country.

Haiti Transitional Presidential Council Turmoil

Fresh turmoil in Haiti involving a transitional presidential council has led to delays in establishing the council amidst security concerns and ongoing gang violence in the capital. The council is yet to be sworn in, and meetings are being held with Caribbean leaders and officials from the U.S., Canada, and France.

Formation of Transitional Presidential Council in Haiti Amidst Gang Violence

Caribbean leaders are forming a transitional presidential council to select an interim prime minister for Haiti amidst escalating gang violence. Various groups and political parties have submitted nominees, with one party declining a seat. The situation in Haiti remains tense and volatile, with ongoing attacks by armed gangs resulting in casualties and displacement of thousands of people.

Resignation of Haiti's Prime Minister amidst Chaos

Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns amidst mounting chaos and gang attacks; transitional council to be established for peaceful transition of power and elections; UN estimates gangs control 80% of capital; US to contribute $300 million to multinational security mission in Haiti.

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry to Resign

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry to resign after creation of transitional presidential council due to surging unrest and violence by criminal gangs in Haiti's capital.

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry's Resignation

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry agrees to resign once a transitional presidential council is installed. The deal, brokered by CARICOM, aims to calm tensions in Haiti amidst a fractured political landscape and powerful gangs.