Henry had announced his resignation last month after intense pressure and chaos as armed gangs launched attacks in Port-au-Prince in late February. Henry has been considered by many as corrupt and gangs had blamed him for deepening poverty in Haiti.
Haiti entered a state of emergency last Sunday after fighting escalated while Prime Minister Ariel Henry was in Nairobi seeking a deal for the long-delayed UN-backed mission.
“The police were ordered to use all legal means at their disposal to enforce the curfew and apprehend all offenders,” said a statement from Finance Minister Patrick Boivert, who is serving as acting prime minister.
Nicole Phillips, legal director for the Haitian Bridge Alliance, said racism has long driven the American government’s treatment of Haitian immigrants.
Port-Au-Prince, Haiti: In the wake of violent anti-government protests and a commission's call for his resignation, Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe said he would address the nation Saturday to make an announcement.Lamothe's statement, made via his
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