Political Turmoil Deepens in Haiti Amid Violence and Calls for PM's Resignation
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Armed gangs have forced over 300,000 Haitians from their homes as police are outmatched. Haiti currently has no democratically elected leaders in office.
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Guy Philippe, the rebel leader who ousted former President Aristide in 2004, has returned from US prison and is calling for the ouster of current Prime Minister Ariel Henry.
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Philippe has won the support of an armed brigade in the Environment Ministry that has threatened violence against police if they oppose them.
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Multiple prominent Haitian leaders are also calling for Henry to step down and resign by the symbolic date of Feb. 7th when leadership transitions have occurred.
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The heavily-armed Brigade for the Security of Protected Areas has aligned with Philippe, further destabilizing the country, as Haiti faces calls for "civil disobedience" and "revolution."