Posted 3/5/2024, 9:22:30 PM
Haitian Leaders Seek New Alliances Amid Growing Violence and Political Crisis
- Politicians in Haiti are seeking new alliances to lead the country as gang violence worsens, airports close, and the prime minister is unable to return.
- The Haitian prime minister, Ariel Henry, is facing increasing pressure to resign. This could trigger a US-supported transition.
- Prominent Haitian politicians Guy Philippe and Moïse Jean Charles signed a deal to form a three-person council to lead Haiti.
- The US ambassador to the UN said the US has asked Henry to establish a transitional presidential council and move to elections.
- Regional leaders presented alternatives to Henry, including resignation, but he refused during talks on Tuesday night.