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UK warns against all travel to Caribbean nation as gang violence rages

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The UK government has warned against all travel to Haiti as intense fighting and gang violence continues to spiral in the Caribbean nation.
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Gang violence has plunged Haiti into chaos. After the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, stakeholders are attempting to establish a transitional governing body until elections can be held. The gangs that control most of the capital Port-au-Prince launched an armed campaign almost two weeks...

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In a brazen display of aggression, gangs in Haiti initiated a significant offensive in the heart of Port-au-Prince, setting ablaze homes and engaging in fierce confrontations with law enforcement that lasted for hours. The harrowing scenes prompted hundreds of residents to flee the violence, marking one of the most severe outbreaks since the instalment of a new prime minister. These alarming attacks underscore the deep-rooted concerns surrounding the pervasive influence of gangs and cast doubt on the government's capacity to swiftly restore order and stability. The unsettling events have reignited fears and doubts regarding Haiti's ability to break free from the grip of violence and turmoil that has plagued the nation for years. #HaitiViolence #GangViolence #Haiti #NewPrimeMinister #FreshViolence #SecurityConcerns #PoliticalInstability #Gangs #PortauPrince #Caribbean ~HT.99~PR.152~ED.101~

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Haiti's Transitional Council , Looks to Rebuild Following , 'Collapse' of Institutions. NBC reports that Haiti's transition council formally took power on April 25. It seeks to restore order after suffering the effects of years of gang violence. Former Prime Minister Ariel Henry's finance minister, Michel Patrick Boisvert, will serve as Haiti's interim prime minister until a new head of government can be appointed. . Today is an important day in the life of our dear republic, this day in effect opens a view to a solution, Michel Patrick Boisvert, interim prime minister, via NBC . Non-voting council member Regine Abraham said the council would focus on security, constitutional reform and elections. . Abraham said that the group must also rebuild the nation's judiciary system and fix the economy. . We are seeing the total collapse of our institutions and failure of a government, Regine Abraham, non-voting council member, via NBC News. We are seeing the total collapse of our institutions and failure of a government, Regine Abraham, non-voting council member, via NBC News. Facing this unprecedented crisis, the entire population has recognized the urgent need of a firm hand to take us out of this spiral of despair and destruction, Regine Abraham, non-voting council member, via NBC News. Facing this unprecedented crisis, the entire population has recognized the urgent need of a firm hand to take us out of this spiral of despair and destruction, Regine Abraham, non-voting council member, via NBC News. NBC reports that armed gangs have been tightening their grip on the capital and toppling Henry for years, largely equipped with weapons trafficked from the United States. NBC reports that armed gangs have been tightening their grip on the capital and toppling Henry for years, largely equipped with weapons trafficked from the United States. Last month, Henry announced that he would step down once the council was in place. . In late February, the now-former prime minister fled to Puerto Rico as gangs threatened to overtake the capital. . In late February, the now-former prime minister fled to Puerto Rico as gangs threatened to overtake the capital.

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