The current scenario in Haiti defies our capability for hyperbole. After greater than per week of widespread violence and chaos, the nation is politically adrift as Prime Minster Ariel Henry can’t even return to the nation, and faces each inner and worldwide stress to resign.
MSM headlines attempt to describe it by saying that Haiti ‘may fall at any time,’ is ‘on the brink,’ ‘spiraling into chaos,’ and additional stating that ‘a major humanitarian crisis is unfolding.’
The closely armed males who management the capital Port-au-Prince and are about to overthrow the federal government are nonetheless described as ‘gang members,’ however, by now, they’ve all however morphed right into a insurgent drive posing as an alternative choice to the federal government.
Requires some type of overseas drive to intervene in Haiti are multiplying, however by now, there may be apparently no chance of ‘peace-keeping’ – whoever goes in should wrestle management by drive.
At this level, the seemingly inevitable consequence is for PM Henry to be deposed. However then what?
The Inside Ministry was set ablaze in a single day, and a number of police stations and authorities places of work have been attacked within the capital.
Bloomberg reported:
“Local media reported intense fighting in downtown Port-au-Prince, as more than a week of violence aimed at toppling the government of Prime Minister Ariel Henry reached a new peak.”
Caribbean Neighborhood Caricom Chairman Mohamed Irfaan Ali:
“We are acutely aware of the urgent need for consensus. We have impressed on the respective parties that time is not on their side in agreeing to the way forward. From our reports, the situation on the ground remains dire, and is of serious concern to us.”
In the meantime, the political chief who ought to be heading the trouble towards the gang rebels can’t even return to the nation.
“[Prime Minister] Henry, who left Haiti on Feb. 25 to build support for a multinational security force led by Kenya, has been unable to return to the country, as gangs have attacked the capital and closed the main airport. The Biden administration has called on Henry to support a transition of power.”
Final we heard from Henry, he was in Puerto Rico dealing with rising stress — each domestically and from overseas — to resign and make approach for a transitional authorities.
The armed gang rebels launched a large-scale assault towards a number of authorities buildings.
ABC News reported:
“The attack was coordinated and swift, with different groups simultaneously targeting multiple government buildings including the Presidential Palace, the Interior Ministry, and a police headquarters for Haiti’s western district which includes Port-au-Prince.”
Intense gunfire and heard giant explosions have been heard.
“Preliminary numbers indicate around a dozen gang fighters were killed, though cautioned the figure was not fully confirmed. No police casualties have yet been reported.”
Haiti is collapsing as we converse:
• Inside Ministry on hearth
• Assaults on the worldwide airport
• Gunfights outdoors the Presidential Palace
• Tried breaches of the Ministry of Training and Supreme CourtroomThe time for a global mission was yesterday. pic.twitter.com/BILksQVfRd
— Kareem Rifai (@KareemRifai) March 9, 2024
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