Deadly Gun Battles
Gun battles erupted in Port-au-Prince, leaving four police officers dead as armed groups launched a coordinated attack to remove Prime Minister Ariel Henry.
Gang Leader’s Threat
Prominent gang leader, Jimmy “Barbecue” Cherisier, declared a campaign to force Prime Minister Henry to step down, claiming responsibility for the violence spreading through the streets.
International Intervention
As the unrest escalated, international forces, led by Kenya, were authorized by the UN to assist Haitian police in regaining control of the country, amid ongoing political turmoil and civil unrest.
Call for Political Solution
UN Secretary-General stressed the need for a political resolution in Haiti, emphasizing that merely increasing police presence won’t solve the underlying issues. Prime Minister Henry agreed to power-sharing with the opposition pending new elections.
Global Support
Five nations, including the Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, and Chad, expressed readiness to join the multinational policing mission to restore order in Haiti.