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Haiti Crisis: US, German Diplomats Evacuated as Gang Violence Spins Out of Control | Oneindia News

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Haiti Crisis: US, German Diplomats Evacuated as Gang Violence Spins Out of Control | Oneindia News

Haiti Crisis: US, German Diplomats Evacuated as Gang Violence Spins Out of Control | Oneindia News

Amid escalating gang violence, diplomats, including those from the US and Germany, evacuated Port-au-Prince.

Criminal groups, aiming to oust Prime Minister Ariel Henry, targeted key sites.

The US military bolstered embassy security and facilitated staff departures.

CARICOM called for assistance, with Haiti facing a humanitarian crisis.

Despite challenges, there was hope as missionaries kidnapped last month were freed.

#US #Germany #ArielHenry #HaitiVoilence #Haitinews #HaitiCrisis #CARICOM #USEmbassy #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~ED.103~GR.122~


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Escalating violence and political turmoil have gripped Haiti’s capital Port-au-Prince. Haitian gang leader Jimmy Cherizier, also known as Barbecue, issued a stark warning on Friday, vowing to continue efforts to oust Prime Minister Ariel Henry. In a press conference, Cherizier urged families to keep their children at home to "avoid collateral damages" as violence intensifies in parts of the capital. #Haiti #HaitiElection #ArielHenry #HaitiCrisis #HaitiProtests #JovenilMoise #PortAuPrince #Kenya #CaribbeanNews #HaitiGangs ~PR.151~ED.102~GR.121~HT.96~

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Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced that he would resign once a transitional presidential council is created, following international pressure to solve overwhelming gang violence.

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Haitians looking to buy supplies in what used to be a busy market in Port-au-Prince fled in fear on Thursday as gangs clashed with police in front of the presidential palace.

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Guy Philippe, a key figure in the country's history, calls for Prime Minister Ariel Henry's resignation, expressing ambitions to become president. Philippe's return to politics coincides with a state of emergency in Port-au-Prince, highlighting the nation's deepening crisis. The UN warns of dire humanitarian consequences, while Philippe seeks to distance himself from the violence and pursue political aspirations. #GuyPhilippe #PMArielHenry #PortAuPrince #UN #ArielHenry #HaitiCrisis #Haitinews #Haitiviolence #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews ~HT.178~PR.152~GR.125~

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Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry Resigns Amid Escalating Violence, Guyana’s President Confirms [Video]

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Guyana's President confirms the resignation of Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry amidst escalating crisis and gang violence. Stay updated with the latest developments from the emergency CARICOM summit addressing Haiti's turmoil. #Haiti #HaitiViolence #HaitiPM #ArielHenry #ArielHenryHaiti #PMHenry #TensionsinHaiti #Guyana #CARICOM #JimmyBarbecueCherizier #Oneindia ~PR.274~ED.101~GR.121~HT.96~

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