Gang Violence Escalates in Affluent Areas of Port-au-Prince Amid Political Turmoil

As Haiti grapples with political instability following the Prime Minister's resignation announcement, gangs unleash deadly attacks in upscale neighborhoods, raising concerns of a worsening crisis.

• Gangs attacked homes, banks, and gas stations in the affluent Petion-Ville neighborhood, resulting in at least 12 fatalities.
• Political instability deepens as Prime Minister Ariel Henry announces resignation amid gang opposition and criticism over poverty.
• Efforts to establish a transitional council and deploy a UN-backed Kenyan police force are delayed, complicating the response to gang violence.
• US and Caribbean leaders express hope for a swift transition, but resistance from some factions and ongoing lawlessness hinder progress.
• UN warns of a humanitarian crisis, with reports of famine, malnutrition, and a surge in internally displaced persons.

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