US Urges Haiti Transition Amid Surging Violence and Political Crisis
• US denies pressuring Haiti's PM Henry to resign, but urges a "political transition" and new elections • Surge in gang violence has displaced thousands and paralyzed Port-au-Prince • Powerful gang leader Jimmy "Barbecue" Cherizier warns of "civil war" if Henry doesn't resign • UN Security Council meeting on the crisis, US Ambassador calls situation "extremely fragile" • Analysts say there's no quick fix - need capable leaders, consensus, tackling corruption and gang collusion