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Fritz Bélizaire appointed Haiti PM amid gang violence crisis

The Guardian — April 30, 2024, 09:00 PM UTC

Summary: Haiti's transitional council appointed Fritz Bélizaire as prime minister to address escalating gang violence in Port-au-Prince. Gang leaders demand political influence and threaten violence. Over 90,000 people fled the capital in a month, with 360,000 left homeless due to gang activities. The council aims to stabilize the country until presidential elections are held by February 2026. Former PM Ariel Henry resigned amid the crisis.

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    Haiti transitional council appoints new prime minister to tackle violence (The Associated Press)
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    Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry resigns amid violence (CNN)
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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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