Violence and chaos prevail in Haiti
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Armed gangs attacked several government buildings in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince on 9 March, including the presidential palace. The Ministry of the Interior and the police headquarters of Haiti's western district were also attacked.
Earlier Haiti gang leader warned of civil war unless PM Ariel Henry steps down. Thousands have fled since gangs began a coordinated campaign to push Henry from power.
Jimmy Cherizier, the Haitian gang leader behind a violent attempt to overthrow Prime Minister Ariel Henry, has warned of civil war and “genocide” unless Henry steps down.
“If Ariel Henry doesn’t resign, if the international community continues to support him, we’ll be heading straight for a civil war that will lead to genocide,” AFP quoted Cherizier as saying.
Gangs opened fire on police late on Monday outside the Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince, as dozens of employees and other workers fled the bullets. The airport remained closed on Tuesday, along with schools and banks.
Over the weekend the gangs raided Haiti’s two largest prisons, enabling thousands of inmates to escape.
“Haiti is now under the control of the gangs. The government isn’t present,” said Michel St-Louis, 40, standing in front of a burned-down police station in the capital. “I’m hoping they can keep Henry out so whoever takes power can restore order.”
Jimmy Cherizier, the Haitian gang leader behind a violent attempt to overthrow Prime Minister Ariel Henry, has warned of civil war and “genocide” unless Henry steps down.
“If Ariel Henry doesn’t resign, if the international community continues to support him, we’ll be heading straight for a civil war that will lead to genocide,” AFP quoted Cherizier as saying.
Gangs opened fire on police late on Monday outside the Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince, as dozens of employees and other workers fled the bullets. The airport remained closed on Tuesday, along with schools and banks.
Over the weekend the gangs raided Haiti’s two largest prisons, enabling thousands of inmates to escape.
“Haiti is now under the control of the gangs. The government isn’t present,” said Michel St-Louis, 40, standing in front of a burned-down police station in the capital. “I’m hoping they can keep Henry out so whoever takes power can restore order.”
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