Gang Violence in Haiti

SOURCE npr.org
Gangs in Haiti continue to surround the main airport, making it impossible for Prime Minister Ariel Henry to return amidst gang violence. The country is in a state of emergency after recent attacks and chaos, with calls for Henry to resign to avoid civil war.

Key Points

  • Gangs in Haiti have surrounded the main airport, preventing Prime Minister Ariel Henry from returning
  • Haiti declared a 72-hour state of emergency after recent attacks on jails and chaos in the country
  • Calls for Prime Minister Henry to resign to avoid civil war and genocide

Pros

  • Efforts to establish a transitional council and hold elections to bring normalcy back to Haiti

Cons

  • Gang violence and chaos in Haiti, with the Prime Minister unable to return