Haiti Faces Deepening Crisis as Gang Violence Escalates

Prime Minister Ariel Henry pledges to resign amid mounting violence and political instability, while efforts to form a transitional government remain fraught with uncertainty.

Haiti's top gang leader, Jimmy 'Barbeque' Cherizier, threatens politicians amid escalating violence in Port-au-Prince, signaling a deepening crisis.
Prime Minister Ariel Henry, currently abroad, has promised to resign once a transitional council is established, amidst international pressure and gang threats.
Violence and instability have led to widespread displacement, with over 360,000 internally displaced persons and a dire humanitarian situation.
Efforts to form a transitional government face uncertainty and disputes, with various factions unable to agree on representation.
The history of foreign interventions in Haiti complicates the prospect of international assistance, despite a growing consensus on the need for support.