Haiti’s Police Force Is ‘Begging for Help’ Against Ruthless Gangs
The United States is rushing support to Haiti’s depleted police force, which is awaiting international help as it tries to restore order and quell violence.
Ariel Henry Resigns as Prime Minister as Haiti Installs Ruling Council
With that body in place, Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigned and the new leaders turned to the task of establishing order in a gang-ridden country.
Haiti Sets Up Transitional Council, Clearing Way for an Acting Leader
A governing council was finalized after a month of negotiations. It is tasked with restoring law and order by appointing an acting prime minister.
‘Cataclysmic Situation’ in Haiti Leaves 1,500 Dead in Gang Violence
The United Nations on Thursday said poor governance and increasing levels of gang violence had brought state institutions “close to collapse.”
Why Everything Changed in Haiti: The Gangs United
“The situation totally changed now, because the gangs are now working together,” a Haitian consultant said. Their unity forced the prime minister to resign.
Kenya Hits Pause on Police Deployment to Haiti
The African nation said it would not send a force until Haiti forms a new government after the Haitian prime minister announced his intention to resign.
Ariel Henry, Haiti’s Leader, Says He Will Resign
With violence overrunning his country, Prime Minister Ariel Henry said he would step down once a transitional council was established. But it was unclear when that would happen.
U.S. Pledges Another $130 Million to Restore Order to Haiti
The U.S. secretary of state announced more aid for the multinational security mission planned to deploy to Haiti, as well as more humanitarian aid.
A Humanitarian Crisis Is Rapidly Unfolding in Haiti
As gangs have united in concerted attacks against the state, the prime minister is stranded in Puerto Rico, and food, water, fuel and medical care are in short supply.