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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 …

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US pledges an additional $100M for a multinational force awaiting deployment to violence-hit Haiti
9 months, 1 week ago

US pledges an additional $100M for a multinational force awaiting deployment to violence-hit Haiti

Associated Press  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Monday announced an additional $100 million to finance the deployment of a multinational force to Haiti following a meeting with Caribbean leaders in Jamaica to halt the country’s violent crisis. Blinken also announced another $33 million in humanitarian aid and the creation of a joint proposal agreed on by Caribbean leaders and “all …

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Gangs attack police stations in Haiti as Caribbean leaders call an emergency meeting Monday
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Gangs attack police stations in Haiti as Caribbean leaders call an emergency meeting Monday

Associated Press  

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Police and palace guards worked Saturday to retake some streets in Haiti’s capital after gangs launched massive attacks on at least three police stations. Caribbean leaders issued a call late Friday for an emergency meeting Monday in Jamaica on what they called Haiti’s “dire” situation. Caricom, the 15-nation Caribbean bloc, said in a statement late Friday that …

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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 …

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US reiterates support for a Haiti deployment as it meets with Caribbean leaders
9 months, 4 weeks ago

US reiterates support for a Haiti deployment as it meets with Caribbean leaders

Associated Press  

GEORGETOWN, Guyana — The U.S. government on Monday reiterated its support to help restore peace and calm to Haiti, saying it will provide money, equipment and logistical support to a multinational force whose deployment remains uncertain. She said deployment of the force is urgent to help Haitian National Police “restore peace and security” as she called on opposition parties demanding …

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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 …

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