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.
A week after a military surveillance plane from Canada was deployed to Haiti to collect information on the activities of Haitian gangs, warships will also be sent to the violence-stricken nation.
Angry protests reportedly started in several neighborhoods of Port-Au-Prince in Haiti on Thursday following the recent killings of police officers by Haitian gangs.
As gang violence ravages Haiti, the country is getting help from the United States and Canada, sending armored vehicles and other supplies to its police force.
Gang violence has taken over much of Haiti. Now, the United Nations (UN) is negotiating a resolution to impose sanctions on one of the country's most notorious gang leaders.
The violence in Haiti continues as a former Haitian senator was killed alongside his nephew in an upscale neighborhood near the capital, Port-au-Prince. The former senator was identified as Yvon Buissereth.
A courthouse near the Haitian capital of Port-Au-Prince was burned early Tuesday. Prosecutors suspect gang members were responsible for lighting up the courthouse on fire.