Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry Resigns Amid Regional and International Pressure

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Source: Al Jazeera English
Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry Resigns Amid Regional and International Pressure
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Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned following an emergency CARICOM summit addressing the country's crisis of gang-led violence and postponed elections. The resignation comes amid pressure from gang leader Jimmy "Barbecue" Cherizier and a call for a transitional presidential council. The United States has pledged additional financial support for a UN-backed force to stabilize Haiti and facilitate a political transition.

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