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Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns amid violence

CNN — April 25, 2024, 10:00 PM UTC

Summary: Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigned, handing power to a transitional council amid widespread violence. Finance Minister Michael Patrick Boisvert becomes interim prime minister. A transitional council will name a new prime minister and cabinet, with presidential powers until a new president is inaugurated by February 7, 2026. Haiti faces a severe humanitarian crisis, with nearly 5 million people suffering from acute food insecurity.

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    Haiti transitional council appoints new prime minister to tackle violence (The Associated Press)
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    Fritz Bélizaire appointed Haiti PM amid gang violence crisis (The Guardian)
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    Haiti's PM resigns, new government sworn in amid violence (The Guardian)
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    Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns amid gang violence (The Associated Press)
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