"Haiti's Leadership Crisis: Gangs, Pressure, and a State of Emergency"

Haiti is in a state of turmoil and gang-related violence, with a power vacuum following the assassination of President Jovenel Moise allowing gangs to seize control and wreak havoc. The situation is exacerbated by economic and political instability, a beleaguered police force, and a history of international interference. Gang leader Jimmy Cherizier, also known as "Barbecue," has launched a coordinated assault against the acting Prime Minister, threatening civil war and genocide. The UN Security Council has called the situation "critical," and there are fears of widespread violence. International intervention, including a Kenyan-led police mission, has been proposed, but the best solution may involve support from countries familiar with Haiti's context and culture to address the root causes of the violence.