Haiti inaugurated a transitional council to select a new prime minister and organize future presidential elections, aiming to curb escalating gang violence. Former Prime Minister Ariel Henry, previously abroad due to unrest, resigned, facilitating the transition.
In Port-au-Prince, Haiti, hospitals face critical shortages of supplies and staff, worsening an already fragile healthcare system. Gangs, gaining control, escalate violence, disrupt infrastructure, and leave medical facilities in chaos.
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.
Haiti's leaders reach a political agreement for a 22-month transitional government to restore order in the gang-ridden capital and prepare for elections. A new president will be inaugurated on Feb. 7, 2026.
Haiti faces rising hunger amid political deadlock and gang violence, aid workers caution. In Port-au-Prince, one missionary reported delivering food to people who haven't eaten in a week.
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.
Canada dispatched approximately 70 soldiers to Jamaica to instruct Caribbean troops preparing for a UN sanctioned deployment to Haiti, according to the Canadian defense ministry on Saturday.
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.
Gunfire erupted at Haiti's Champ-de-Mars square near the National Palace, causing panic among locals on March 21, 2024. The shots disrupted hopes for calm following weeks of relentless attacks on government sites by armed factions.
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.
The Haiti crisis has forced many to flee the country, with some going to neighboring Dominican Republic. However, the government there is just deporting these refugees.
In Port-au-Prince, a container with vital supplies for newborns and mothers, like resuscitators, was looted Saturday, UNICEF reported. Gang violence and a worsening humanitarian crisis compound the situation in Haiti's capital.
Haiti's proposed leadership change faces opposition as some political parties reject the plan for a presidential council to oversee the transition, indicating potential instability in the country.
Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry will resign amid escalating chaos as gangs target government structures. Social order teeters on the edge in the Caribbean nation ravaged by violence.
Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced a $100 million U.S. contribution to a UN-backed multinational security force, aiding Haitian police against gangs. An extra $33 million in humanitarian aid will also be provided, addressing critical needs in the region.
Several gangs in the Haitian capital of Port-au-Prince have launched massive attacks on at least three police stations, leading police and palace guards to fight back.
The US military, on Sunday, deployed additional forces to enhance security at the US Embassy in Haiti, facilitating the departure of nonessential personnel. The move aims to address heightened concerns and safeguard embassy personnel amid uncertain conditions.
