New Haiti PM tasked with stabilising violence-racked country
7 months, 3 weeks ago

New Haiti PM tasked with stabilising violence-racked country

Al Jazeera  

Fritz Belizaire put in place as authorities battle gangs for control of the crisis-ridden country. Haiti’s transitional council has nominated Fritz Belizaire as the new prime minister of the crisis-ridden Caribbean country. The appointments follow weeks of political deadlock and in-fighting on the council, which was convened last month after former Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigned. “The important thing for us is this will, this determination to go beyond divisions, to overcome conflicts and to reach a consensus.” Violence continues Gunfire was heard across the capital Port-au-Prince during the council meeting, illustrating the challenge the new prime minister faces to end the chaotic violence plaguing Haiti. “The Haitian population can no longer wait,” Louis Gerald Gilles, a member of the transitional council who supported Belizaire’s appointment, told AP.

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Haiti’s new prime minister promises security to a country reeling from recent massacres
1 week, 5 days ago

Haiti’s new prime minister promises security to a country reeling from recent massacres

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Haiti’s prime minister held his first press conference Thursday since being appointed more than a month ago to oversee the troubled Caribbean country reeling from recent massacres as Haitians demand government protection. As soon as someone wakes up in the morning, they’re scared, and they step out…not knowing if they’ll make it back home.” Fils-Aimé, a businessman …

Haiti's main airport closed after gangs open fire, as new Prime Minister sworn in
1 month, 1 week ago

Haiti's main airport closed after gangs open fire, as new Prime Minister sworn in

India Today  

Haiti’s international airport shut down on Monday after gangs opened fire at a commercial flight landing in Port-Au-Prince, prompting some airlines to temporarily suspend operations as the country swore in a new interim prime minister who promised to restore peace. The Spirit Airlines flight headed from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, to Port-Au-Prince was just hundreds of feet from landing in Haiti's …

Haiti’s main airport shuts down as gang violence surges and a new prime minister is sworn in
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1 month, 1 week ago

Haiti’s main airport shuts down as gang violence surges and a new prime minister is sworn in

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Haiti’s international airport shut down on Monday after gangs opened fire at a commercial flight landing in Port-Au-Prince, prompting some airlines to temporarily suspend operations as the country swore in a new interim prime minister who promised to restore peace. The shooting appeared to be part of what the U.S. Embassy called “gang-led efforts to block travel …

Haiti warlord ‘Barbecue’ calls for uprising after PM ousted
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Haiti warlord ‘Barbecue’ calls for uprising after PM ousted

The Telegraph  

Haiti’s most powerful warlord has called for an escalation in the gang violence against the interim government after it moved to oust the prime minister. The transitional council, a temporary body charged with organising the Caribbean nation’s first elections in a decade in 2026, announced it was dismissing Garry Conille as prime minister on Friday. Jimmy “Barbecue” Cherizier, leader of …

Haiti replaces its prime minister, marking more turmoil in its democratic transition process
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Haiti replaces its prime minister, marking more turmoil in its democratic transition process

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — A transitionary council created to reestablish democratic order in Haiti signed a decree Sunday firing interim Prime Minister Garry Conille and replacing him with Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, a businessman who was previously considered for the job. It marks even more turmoil in an already rocky democratic transition process for Haiti, which hasn’t held democratic elections in years …

Haiti’s transitional council moves to replace PM in contentious move
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Haiti’s transitional council moves to replace PM in contentious move

Al Jazeera  

Council sets out to replace interim Prime Minister Garry Conille, marking more political turmoil and instability. A transitional council tasked with re-establishing democratic order in Haiti has signed a decree sacking interim Prime Minister Garry Conille, in a contentious move that highlights deepening political turmoil in the Caribbean nation. The nine-member council, which was formed in April to try to …

Haiti replaces prime minister, marking more turmoil in its democratic transition process
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Haiti replaces prime minister, marking more turmoil in its democratic transition process

LA Times  

Haiti Prime Minister Garry Conille speaks during a joint press conference with Kenya’s President William Ruto at the State House in Nairobi on Oct. 11. A transitional council created to reestablish democratic order in Haiti issued a decree Sunday firing the country’s interim Prime Minister Garry Conille and replacing him with Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, a businessman who was previously considered …

Haiti’s transitional council appoints new Cabinet tasked with leading a country under siege by gangs
6 months, 1 week ago

Haiti’s transitional council appoints new Cabinet tasked with leading a country under siege by gangs

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Haiti’s transitional council appointed a …

Haiti’s transitional council appoints new Cabinet tasked with leading a country under siege by gangs
6 months, 1 week ago

Haiti’s transitional council appoints new Cabinet tasked with leading a country under siege by gangs

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Haiti’s transitional council appointed a new Cabinet on Tuesday, marking the final step in rebuilding the government that will lead a country under siege by gangs. “In this pivotal moment in Haiti’s democracy, we are being given nothing but a chance to watch men make decisions from the observer seat,” said Rosy Auguste Ducena of the National …

Haiti’s interim Prime Minister Garry Conille forms new government
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Haiti’s interim Prime Minister Garry Conille forms new government

Al Jazeera  

New cabinet announced ahead of expected deployment of Kenyan-led international security force to Caribbean country. Haiti’s transitional council has announced the formation of a new government, replacing all the members of former Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s cabinet, as the country pushes to tackle economic woes and rampant gang violence. The announcement on Tuesday came two weeks after the council appointed …

Can Haiti’s new prime minister bring stability?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Can Haiti’s new prime minister bring stability?

Al Jazeera  

A transitional presidential council sworn in last month has chosen a leader for the country for the next two years. Haiti’s transition council has selected Garry Conille to be installed as the country’s prime minister. In recent months, gang violence has led to the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry and forced tens of thousands of people from their homes. …

Haiti’s new prime minister vows to seek unity after he is selected by transitional council
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Haiti’s new prime minister vows to seek unity after he is selected by transitional council

Associated Press  

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Haiti’s newly chosen Prime Minister Garry Conille vowed to seek unity Wednesday in his first statement since a transitional council selected him to head the government in the troubled Caribbean country under siege by criminal gangs. Council members told The Associated Press late Tuesday that six of seven members with voting powers had selected Conille …

Haiti's new leader vows unity, says he's 'very honored' in first statement since being selected
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Haiti's new leader vows unity, says he's 'very honored' in first statement since being selected

The Independent  

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Haiti selects new prime minister who vows to unite the country overrun by ruthless gangs
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Haiti selects new prime minister who vows to unite the country overrun by ruthless gangs

LA Times  

Garry Conille, during his previous stint as Haiti’s prime minister, speaks with journalists after a 2011 news conference in Port-au-Prince. Haiti’s newly chosen Prime Minister Garry Conille vowed to seek unity Wednesday in his first statement since a transitional council selected him to head the government in the troubled Caribbean country under siege by criminal gangs. Council members told the …

Haiti transitional council names Conille prime minister amid gang violence
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Haiti transitional council names Conille prime minister amid gang violence

Al Jazeera  

Garry Conille, who briefly served in the role from 2011 to 2012, has since worked as a regional director for UNICEF. A nine-member council in charge of overseeing Haiti’s political transition has named politician Garry Conille as the Caribbean nation’s next prime minister. Conille is a familiar face in the role of prime minister: He served for four months, from …

Transitional council in Haiti selects new prime minister for a country under siege by gangs
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Transitional council in Haiti selects new prime minister for a country under siege by gangs

Associated Press  

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — U.N. development specialist Garry Conille was named Haiti’s new prime minister Tuesday evening, nearly a month after a coalition within a fractured transitional council sought to choose someone else for the position. Conille has been UNICEF’s regional director for Latin America and the Caribbean since January 2023 and previously served as Haiti’s prime minister from …

Transitional council in Haiti embraces new changes following turmoil as gang violence grips country
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Transitional council in Haiti embraces new changes following turmoil as gang violence grips country

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — A transitional council tasked with choosing new leaders for Haiti is changing the way it operates in a move that surprised many as gang violence consumes the country. … It is something that is very rare in Haitian politics.” The four members who will share power are original council president Edgard Leblanc Fils, ex-senator Louis Gérald Gilles, …

The unexpected announcement of a prime minister divides Haiti’s newly created transitional council
7 months, 3 weeks ago

The unexpected announcement of a prime minister divides Haiti’s newly created transitional council

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — A surprise announcement that revealed Haiti’s new prime minister is threatening to fracture a recently installed transitional council tasked with choosing new leaders for the gang-riddled Caribbean country. Four of seven council members with voting powers said Tuesday that they had chosen Fritz Bélizaire as prime minister, taking many Haitians aback with their declaration and unexpected political …

Haiti’s transitional council names a new prime minister in the hopes of quelling stifling violence
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Haiti’s transitional council names a new prime minister in the hopes of quelling stifling violence

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Haiti’s newly installed transitional council chose a little known former sports minister as the Caribbean country’s prime minister Tuesday as part of its monumental task of trying to establish a stable new government amid stifling violence. “This is a very good choice for prime minister,” Fils said of Bélizaire during a brief speech to nearly two dozen …

Haiti's transitional council names new prime minister, hoping to quell stifling violence
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Haiti's transitional council names new prime minister, hoping to quell stifling violence

New Indian Express  

PORT-AU-PRINCE: Haiti's newly installed transitional council chose former Sports Minister Fritz Bélizaire as the Caribbean country's prime minister Tuesday as it presses forward in its monumental task of trying to establish a stable new government amid stifling violence. The nine-member transitional council, seven of whom have voting rights, was choosing a new prime minister and Cabinet in a bid to …

Meet the members of a transitional council tasked with choosing new leaders for beleaguered Haiti
7 months, 4 weeks ago

Meet the members of a transitional council tasked with choosing new leaders for beleaguered Haiti

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — A transitional council tasked with bringing political stability to Haiti was installed Thursday in the capital of this Caribbean country, which is marred by gang violence and soaring hunger and poverty. The freshly sworn-in council will appoint a new prime minister and Cabinet, and create a road map to eventually hold long-awaited general elections. Fritz Alphonse Jean …

With fear and hope, Haiti warily welcomes new governing council as gang-ravaged country seeks peace
7 months, 4 weeks ago

With fear and hope, Haiti warily welcomes new governing council as gang-ravaged country seeks peace

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Haiti opened a new political chapter Thursday with the installation of a transitional council tasked to pick a new prime minister and prepare for eventual presidential elections, in hopes of quelling spiraling gang violence that has killed thousands in the Caribbean country. Addressing a crowded and sweaty room in the prime minister’s office hours later in Pétion-Ville, …

Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns, transitional council takes power
8 months ago

Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns, transitional council takes power

Al Jazeera  

Haiti enters a new phase aimed at stemming its spiralling political and security crisis, but the future is uncertain. Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned, paving the way for a transitional council to lead the embattled country. Meanwhile, about 360,000 Haitians remain internally displaced, with gang violence forcing 95,000 people to flee the capital and pushing five million into …

Haiti establishes council to choose new leaders as gang violence rages
8 months, 1 week ago

Haiti establishes council to choose new leaders as gang violence rages

Al Jazeera  

Questions remain over long-awaited transitional body tasked with picking next prime minister and cabinet. Haiti has formally established a transitional council to fill a leadership vacuum by choosing a new prime minister, and to restore order in the Caribbean country ravaged by gang violence. A decree published in the official gazette announced the formation of the Presidential Transitional Council on …

Transitional council in Haiti to choose new leaders is formally established amid gang violence
8 months, 1 week ago

Transitional council in Haiti to choose new leaders is formally established amid gang violence

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — A transitional council tasked with choosing Haiti’s next prime minister and Cabinet was established Friday in a move supporters hope will help quell turmoil in the troubled Caribbean country where most of the capital remains under the grip of criminal gangs. “The establishment of the.politically inclusive council signals the possibility of a new beginning for Haiti,” a …

Creation of transitional council that will select Haiti’s next prime minister is imminent, US says
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Creation of transitional council that will select Haiti’s next prime minister is imminent, US says

Associated Press  

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — The creation of a transitional council responsible for choosing Haiti’s next leaders is imminent, a U.S. diplomat said Wednesday during a heated forum about Haiti’s spiraling crisis. Officials are eager to see the council in place as Haiti staggers under a power vacuum, with the prime minister locked out of a country suffering relentless gang …

Haiti’s transitional council issues its first statement, signaling its creation is nearly complete
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Haiti’s transitional council issues its first statement, signaling its creation is nearly complete

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Members of a transitional presidential council who will be responsible for selecting a new prime minister issued their first official statement on Wednesday, pledging to restore “public and democratic order” in Haiti. The members noted that as soon as the council is officially installed, they would help “put Haiti back on the path of democratic legitimacy, stability …

A team to choose Haiti’s next leader takes shape as gang violence engulfs the Caribbean nation
9 months ago

A team to choose Haiti’s next leader takes shape as gang violence engulfs the Caribbean nation

Associated Press  

GEORGETOWN, Guyana — Caribbean leaders said Tuesday that all groups and political parties except one have submitted nominees for a transitional presidential council charged with selecting an interim prime minister for Haiti, which remains engulfed in gang violence. Henry, who remains locked out of Haiti because ongoing gang violence has forced the closure of its main international airport, has promised …

A plan to find new leadership for Haiti is moving forward, Caribbean officials say
9 months, 1 week ago

A plan to find new leadership for Haiti is moving forward, Caribbean officials say

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — A plan to create a transitional presidential council is moving forward after a majority of Haitian parties and coalitions submitted the names of those charged with finding new leaders for the country, Caribbean officials said Thursday. The others awarded a spot on the council are EDE/RED, a party led by former Prime Minister Claude Joseph; the Montana …

Haiti faces further turmoil as PM says only he can appoint leadership council
9 months, 1 week ago

Haiti faces further turmoil as PM says only he can appoint leadership council

The Independent  

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A plan to find new leadership for Haiti is moving forward, Caribbean officials say
9 months, 1 week ago

A plan to find new leadership for Haiti is moving forward, Caribbean officials say

LA Times  

A resident walks past a National Police officer guarding the empty National Penitentiary after a fire inside the jail in downtown Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Thursday. A plan to create a transitional presidential council is moving forward after a majority of Haitian parties and coalitions submitted the names of those tasked with finding new leaders for the country, Caribbean officials said …

Haiti Doesn’t Have a Single Elected Official Left. Where Does the Country Go From Here?
54 years, 11 months ago

Haiti Doesn’t Have a Single Elected Official Left. Where Does the Country Go From Here?

Slate  

This article was originally featured in Foreign Policy, the magazine of global politics and ideas. The United States has supported this decision, and is now advocating for a new “political transition” in Haiti without the support of Henry, contradicting previous statements made by the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti and the Organization of American States. However, the proposal remains …

Haiti is preparing itself for new leadership. Gangs want a seat at the table
9 months, 1 week ago

Haiti is preparing itself for new leadership. Gangs want a seat at the table

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Politicians across Haiti are scrambling for power after Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced Tuesday that he would resign once a transitional presidential council is created. More than 20 of them are based in the capital and rally around two main coalitions: G9 Family and Allies led by Jimmy Chérizier, a former elite police officer known as “Barbecue”; …

Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns amid bloody violence. Who will replace him?
9 months, 1 week ago

Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns amid bloody violence. Who will replace him?

India TV News  

Port-au-Prince: Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned amid pressure and chaos in the Caribbean nation. "We acknowledge his resignation upon the establishment of a transitional presidential council and naming of an interim prime minister," said Caribbean Community chair Irfaan Ali, also the president of Guyana, thanking Henry for his service to Haiti. A senior US official said Henry was …

Haiti’s prime minister to resign once transition is in place, official says
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Haiti’s prime minister to resign once transition is in place, official says

LA Times  

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken boards a plane Monday to Kingston, Jamaica, for emergency talks with Caribbean leaders on Haiti’s crisis. Caribbean leaders said late Monday that they “acknowledge the resignation of Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry” once a transitional presidential council is created and an interim premier named. Before sharing details of the proposed transitional council, Ali said, …

Haiti appoints council amid push to hold general elections
1 year, 10 months ago

Haiti appoints council amid push to hold general elections

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Haiti’s prime minister on Monday formally appointed a transition council charged with ensuring that long-awaited general elections are held in a country with no democratically elected institutions. While many doubt the creation of the council will help the government hold elections this year as envisioned, Prime Minister Ariel Henry said it was a significant step toward that …

Haiti faces more instability as Moise’s term officially ends
2 years, 10 months ago

Haiti faces more instability as Moise’s term officially ends

Al Jazeera  

End of slain Haitian president’s term is marked by political deadlock and concerns over more potential violence. Haitians are bracing for more violence and instability, as assassinated President Jovenel Moise’s term in office has officially come to an end but the crisis-stricken Caribbean nation appears no closer to a political transition. “Our country cannot continue to live that way.” Haiti …

Haiti’s acting prime minister to step down amid power struggle after president’s assassination
3 years, 5 months ago

Haiti’s acting prime minister to step down amid power struggle after president’s assassination

CNN  

Port-au-Prince, Haiti CNN — After a lengthy power struggle that has pitched Haiti’s political landscape into uncertainty, the country’s acting Prime Minister Claude Joseph has agreed to step down and hand power to his rival Ariel Henry, according to a top government official. Henry will now become prime minister and Joseph will retain his original role as Haiti’s foreign minister, …

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