Haiti has declared a state of emergency following a series of events where gangs overpowered law enforcement and released numerous inmates.
On September 19, 2023, former police officer Jimmy “Barbecue” Cherizier, leading the ‘G9’ coalition, spearheaded a protest against Prime Minister Ariel Henry in Port-au-Prince, Haiti [Ralph Tedy Erol/Reuters].
Published on March 6, 2024, gangs have orchestrated the release of thousands of prisoners and launched an assault on the nation’s primary airport. Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s absence during these critical events has exacerbated the situation, plunging Haiti into a state of emergency. What lies ahead remains uncertain.
