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

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Please try again later {{ /verifyErrors }} 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. Caribbean leaders had announced plans to create the council after meeting in Jamaica Monday behind closed doors with officials including U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken. The others awarded a spot on the council are EDE/RED, a party led by former Prime Minister Claude Joseph; the Montana Acc ccord, a group of civil society leaders, political parties and others; Fanmi Lavalas, Aristide’s party; the Jan. 30 Collective, which represents parties including that of former President Michel Martelly; and the private sector.

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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 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 …

The UN condemns increasing gang violence and criminal activity in Haiti that is undermining peace
5 months, 1 week ago

The UN condemns increasing gang violence and criminal activity in Haiti that is undermining peace

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council unanimously approved a resolution condemning “in the strongest terms” the increasing gang violence and criminal activity in Haiti that is undermining peace, stability and security in the country and the region. The council extended the U.N. political mission in Haiti known as BINUH until July 15, 2025, with a mandate to support the …

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 …

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

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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 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 …

New leaders take on Haiti’s chaos as those living in fear demand swift solutions to gang violence
7 months, 4 weeks ago

New leaders take on Haiti’s chaos as those living in fear demand swift solutions to gang violence

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — It has been only a day since the transitional presidential council was installed in Haiti, and the list of demands on the Caribbean nation’s new leaders is rapidly growing. “I don’t expect he presidential council to come up with a solution.” However, the council could push for disarmament and find ways to ease poverty in the slums, …

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 to hold inauguration event for transition council
8 months ago

Haiti to hold inauguration event for transition council

Hindustan Times  

A formal ceremony to install Haiti's transitional ruling council will be held early Thursday, the prime minister's office said, as the violence-wracked nation moves to form an interim government. Haiti to hold inauguration event for transition council The event will be held at the prime minister's office, known as Villa d'Accueil, in the Musseau neighborhood of the capital, according to …

Haiti PM Ariel Henry resigns, paves way for transitional government amid widespread gang violence
8 months ago

Haiti PM Ariel Henry resigns, paves way for transitional government amid widespread gang violence

India TV News  

Port-au-Prince: Haiti Prime Minister Ariel Henry has officially stepped down, according to his office, paving the way for a transitional council to lead the country that aims to bring back peace and tranquility to the country amid widespread gang violence. His government formalised a transition process two weeks ago, a month after Henry announced his resignation while stranded outside the …

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’s prime minister resigns, paving way for new government to take power
8 months ago

Haiti’s prime minister resigns, paving way for new government to take power

LA Times  

Soldiers deploy outside the prime minister’s office in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Thursday, in preparation for the swearing-in of a transitional council tasked with selecting a new prime minister and Cabinet. Ariel Henry resigned Thursday as prime minister of Haiti, leaving the way clear for a new government to be formed in the Caribbean country, which has been wracked by gang …

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 surge in gang violence has led more than 53,000 to flee the capital in less than three weeks
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Haiti’s surge in gang violence has led more than 53,000 to flee the capital in less than three weeks

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — More than 53,000 people have fled Haiti’s capital in less than three weeks, the vast majority to escape unrelenting gang violence, according to a United Nations report released Tuesday. “Our humanitarian colleagues emphasized that these departments do not have sufficient infrastructure, and host communities do not have sufficient resources, to cope with the large number of people …

Gangs and police clash again in Haiti
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Gangs and police clash again in Haiti

The Hindu  

Gangs that control much of Haiti's capital Port-au-Prince launched an attack on Monday, clashing with the police in the city centre. Since late February Haiti's powerful gangs have teamed up as they attacked police stations, prisons, the airport and the sea port in a bid to oust Prime Minister Ariel Henry. In a statement on Monday, Mr. Henry's office said …

Gunbattle between Haitian police and gangs paralyzes area near National Palace
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Gunbattle between Haitian police and gangs paralyzes area near National Palace

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Heavy gunfire erupted Monday in the downtown area of Haiti’s capital as police battled gang members near the National Palace for several hours. On Monday night, Haiti’s government issued a statement raising concerns over its creation, saying that the current council of ministers “stumbled over proven constitutional and legal questions. The Constitution and Haitian laws nowhere provide …

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 …

Death threats and security concerns hinder creation of council that will choose Haiti’s next leader
8 months, 4 weeks ago

Death threats and security concerns hinder creation of council that will choose Haiti’s next leader

Associated Press  

GEORGETOWN, Guyana — Fresh turmoil involving a transitional presidential council that will be responsible for choosing Haiti’s new leader triggered a flurry of meetings with Caribbean leaders and officials from the U.S., Canada and France, officials said Monday. In a statement posted Monday on X, formerly Twitter, the Montana Accord, a group of civil society leaders that also has a …

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 …

Haiti crisis: Gang leader Jimmy ‘Barbecue’ Cherizier threatens politicians
9 months, 1 week ago

Haiti crisis: Gang leader Jimmy ‘Barbecue’ Cherizier threatens politicians

Hindustan Times  

A powerful gang leader in Haiti has issued a threatening message aimed at political leaders who would participate in a planned transition council, as fires broke out amid a fresh surge of violence in the Caribbean nation's capital. Police officers take part in an operation on the surroundings of the National Penitentiary following a fire, as a powerful gang leader …

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  

✕ Close Haiti: Hundreds of inmates escape after armed gangs storm prison The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and …

Plan to install new leaders in Haiti appears to crumble after political parties reject it
9 months, 1 week ago

Plan to install new leaders in Haiti appears to crumble after political parties reject it

New Indian Express  

In a video posted Tuesday on social media, Philippe accused the community of being complicit with Haiti's elite and corrupt politicians and urged Haitians to take to the streets. “The decision of Caricom is not our decision,” he said, referring to the regional trade bloc whose leaders presented the plan to create a transitional council. Rébu added that the party …

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 …

Plan to install new leaders in Haiti appears to crumble after political parties reject it
9 months, 1 week ago

Plan to install new leaders in Haiti appears to crumble after political parties reject it

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — A proposal to install new leadership in Haiti appeared to be crumbling Wednesday as some political parties rejected the plan to create a presidential council that would manage the transition. Rébu added that the party is “ashamed and angry” upon seeing “the search for positions of power that do not take into account the responsibilities attached to …

Kenya’s president reaffirms commitment to deploy a police force to Haiti to help quell gang violence
9 months, 1 week ago

Kenya’s president reaffirms commitment to deploy a police force to Haiti to help quell gang violence

Associated Press  

NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenyan President William Ruto said Wednesday the country will still lead a U.N.-backed multi-national police force to help quell gang violence in Haiti once a transitional presidential council is formed in the Caribbean country. Ruto said in a post on X, formerly Twitter, that U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken had briefed him on the latest developments …

Haiti’s future is being planned on two tracks: traditional political power and gang power
9 months, 1 week ago

Haiti’s future is being planned on two tracks: traditional political power and gang power

Associated Press  

Haiti’s future is being planned on two tracks — one involving traditional political power, the other focused on the power of gangs. After an intense session of international diplomacy in Jamaica, a group of Caribbean nations and the United States announced Tuesday that Haiti’s best hope for calming violence rests with a council of influential figures who would elected an …

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”; …

‘Should never have come to this’: What’s next as Henry steps down in Haiti?
9 months, 1 week ago

‘Should never have come to this’: What’s next as Henry steps down in Haiti?

Al Jazeera  

Experts say Haitians need to lead political process after PM Henry’s resignation, as uncertainty and tensions swirl. The leaders of Haiti’s armed groups, one of whom had said the country would face a “civil war” if Henry did not resign, have yet to comment on the prime minister’s announcement. The resignation came after a group of Caribbean nations known as …

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

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

LA Times  

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry attends an event this month in Nairobi, Kenya, where he traveled to push for the U.N.-backed deployment of forces to fight gangs in his country. 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 are based …

Blinken will attend an urgent meeting with Caribbean leaders as Haiti's violent crisis grows
9 months, 1 week ago

Blinken will attend an urgent meeting with Caribbean leaders as Haiti's violent crisis grows

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy US Secretary of State …

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, …

Caribbean leaders call a emergency meeting Monday on Haiti, calling the situation there 'dire'
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Caribbean leaders call a emergency meeting Monday on Haiti, calling the situation there 'dire'

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Caricom statement said that …

Politicians seek new alliances to lead Haiti as gangs take over and premier tries to return home
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Politicians seek new alliances to lead Haiti as gangs take over and premier tries to return home

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Haitian politicians started pursuing new alliances Wednesday, seeking a coalition that could lead the country out of the gang violence that has fueled lawlessness, closed the main airport and prevented embattled Prime Minister Ariel Henry from returning home. Linda Thomas-Greenfield replied that the U.S. has asked Henry to “move forward on a political process that will lead …

Caribbean leaders say Haitian prime minister agrees to hold long-awaited elections by mid-2025
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Caribbean leaders say Haitian prime minister agrees to hold long-awaited elections by mid-2025

Associated Press  

GEORGETOWN, Guyana — Caribbean leaders said late Wednesday that embattled Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has agreed to hold general elections by mid-2025 as the international community pushes to raise money for a foreign armed force to fight gang violenc there. Members of the Caricom regional trade bloc issued a statement at the end of a four-day summit in Guyana …

Caribbean leaders meet with Haiti’s prime minister. Foreign force deployment is on the agenda
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Caribbean leaders meet with Haiti’s prime minister. Foreign force deployment is on the agenda

Associated Press  

GEORGETOWN, Guyana — Caribbean leaders met with embattled Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry on Sunday to talk about his country’s unrelenting gang violence, with one top official noting that his continued presence as head of government remains a main stumbling block to progress. Bahamian Foreign Minister Fred Mitchell told The Associated Press that opposition leaders and other groups in Haiti …

Security Council gives UN chief 30 days to come up with options on how to fight Haiti’s armed gangs
1 year, 5 months ago

Security Council gives UN chief 30 days to come up with options on how to fight Haiti’s armed gangs

Associated Press  

UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. Security Council asked the secretary-general on Friday to come up with options to help combat Haiti’s armed gangs, including a possible U.N. peacekeeping force and a non-U.N. multinational force. A resolution adopted unanimously by the council asks U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to report back on “a full range” of options within 30 days to improve …

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 …

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