"Gang Violence Escalates: Haiti's Ongoing Crisis"

Haiti's prime minister Ariel Henry has resigned amid mounting international pressure following gang violence that has pushed the capital to the brink of civil war. Former police officer Jimmy 'Barbecue’ Cherizier, leader of the ‘G9’ coalition, has claimed responsibility for the surge in attacks, with heavily armed gangs trying to seize control of key government sites and the main international airport. The country has failed to hold parliamentary and general elections in recent years, leading to a power vacuum and political instability. Gangs, armed with high-caliber weapons, have become increasingly powerful, controlling up to 80% of the capital and posing a significant challenge to the government and security forces.