Haiti's PM resigns, new government sworn in amid violence
The Guardian — April 25, 2024, 06:00 PM UTC
Summary: Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigned, and a new provisional government was sworn in secretly due to threats of violence. The nine-member transitional council was established, aiming to restore stability and democracy. The US and Caricom-backed council faces challenges from armed gangs controlling 80% of the capital. Over 50,000 displaced, 2,500 killed or injured, and 1.6 million facing famine since the start of the year.
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