Haiti's displaced surged 60% since March due to gang violence in the capital, says the UN. Over 578,000 are now displaced, deepening the humanitarian crisis.
Kenya's police chief met Haiti commanders in Nairobi, confirming Kenya's UN-backed peacekeeping mission in Haiti by June's end to combat gang violence.
Haiti leaders removed Frantz Elbe as police director due to gang violence. Normil Rameau, former chief, will lead the underfunded force of 4,000 officers.
The Transitional Presidential Council condemned a deadly gang attack in Port-au-Prince by Jimmy "Barbecue" Cherizier's gang coalition, which killed three Haiti police officers and injured another, prompting vows to strengthen police efforts for peace.
Haiti's new PM Garry Conille left the hospital and stressed the need to improve health care and security. Gang violence continues, with three officers killed and one missing.
A Kenyan delegation is in Haiti to assess facilities and equipment for a security force. They will also meet with US and UN officials to finalize the deployment timeline.
Haiti's transitional council will rotate its leadership every five months. Edgard Leblanc Fils was appointed the initial head after Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigned amid gang violence.
A new council formed in Haiti aims to select the next prime minister and Cabinet, aiming to ease turmoil in the Caribbean nation. Much of the capital is controlled by criminal gangs.
In March, over 53,000 fled Haiti's capital amid intense gang conflict, leaving civilians vulnerable. Government inaction leaves citizens seeking refuge with no clear resolution in sight.
UN reports over 1,500 deaths in Haiti due to gang violence this year, with children among the victims. Additionally, self-defense groups have lynched, stoned, or burned dozens.
A transitional presidential council in Haiti issued its inaugural statement, vowing to reinstate "public and democratic order." Signed by eight of nine members, the declaration signals progress in the prolonged prime minister selection process, hinting at forthcoming official duties.
UN Chief Guterres praises Haitian groups' formation of transitional council for interim presidency. Recent violent incidents in Port-au-Prince, including downtown and Petion-Ville, amidst escalating gang conflict.
Haiti, Kenya, and the US advance discussions on deploying armed forces, yet no specific date is set. The progress signals collaborative efforts, emphasizing ongoing diplomatic efforts between the nations without specifying a concrete timeline for the deployment.
Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, faced a lockdown on Thursday due to flaming barricades in multiple neighborhoods, compelling residents to either stay indoors or return home due to soaring gang violence.
The UN Security Council is deliberating on establishing a multinational security support mission for Haiti as the country grapples with escalating violence and insecurity driven by entrenched criminal gangs.
