Haitian Police Operation in Port-au-Prince

SOURCE www.yahoo.com
Haitian police are conducting major operations to regain control of the capital's main port and stronghold of gang leader Jimmy 'Barbeque' Cherizier after killing several 'bandits'. The violence comes in the aftermath of Prime Minister Ariel Henry's resignation.

Key Points

  • Special forces, soldiers, and police conducted a raid against gangs in Bas-Delmas
  • Gang members looted containers at the capital's main port, leading to its closure
  • Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigned amidst escalating violence in Port-au-Prince
  • Jimmy 'Barbeque' Cherizier, a notorious gang leader, threatened politicians and called for the government's overthrow

Pros

  • Efforts to combat gang violence and regain control of the capital's main port
  • Pressure on political players to organize and stabilize the country

Cons

  • Violence, looting, and unrest in the capital
  • Political instability and uncertainty following the prime minister's resignation