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Haiti's Prime Minister to Resign Amid Gang Crisis, International Intervention Planned

Ariel Henry agrees to step down as Haiti faces escalating gang violence and a humanitarian crisis, with international support for a transitional government and security force.

  • Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry has agreed to resign following a gang uprising, setting the stage for a transitional government and potential international intervention.
  • Caribbean nations and the US have pledged financial support for Haiti, with the US promising an additional $100 million for a security force led by Kenya.
  • Gangs, led by former police officer Jimmy 'Barbecue' Cherizier, have gained significant power in Haiti, controlling much of the capital and demanding Henry's resignation.
  • The international community supports a multinational mission to combat the gangs, but challenges remain in establishing effective control.
  • Haiti faces a humanitarian crisis, with escalating violence, food shortages, and a significant portion of the population displaced.
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