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Haiti Faces Unrest Amid Government Transition
Following Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s resignation offer, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken engaged with CARICOM Caribbean leaders to establish a ‘transition council’ to assume provisional power after Henry’s departure. Amidst this political turmoil, various factions are competing for influence, signaling a power struggle within Haiti’s corrupt political elite.
Despite ongoing efforts to consolidate power, a significant challenge remains unaddressed. As revealed by recent media reports, the notorious rebel gang leader, Jimmy ‘Barbecue’ Chérizier, whose armed forces control significant territory in Haiti, has not been considered in the political calculations.
Today, Chérizier issued a menacing message directed at politicians involved in the proposed transition council, highlighting the precarious security situation in Haiti. The nation’s capital, Port-au-Prince, has witnessed renewed violence following a brief period of calm after Henry’s announcement of resignation.
Threats from Rebel Leader Barbecue
In a report by the New York Post, Barbecue’s threats against political figures considering participation in the transition council were detailed. He directly questioned the integrity of these leaders, accusing them of contributing to Haiti’s current crisis.
Addressing the politicians, Chérizier warned, “You have taken the country where it is today. You have no idea what will happen.” He went on to issue a chilling ultimatum, pledging to monitor the whereabouts of their families as a means of exerting control over their decisions.
Barbecue’s armed militants, notorious for engaging in violent activities such as killings, kidnappings, and sexual assaults, hold substantial influence within the capital. The resignation of Prime Minister Henry, appointed under controversial circumstances following President Jovenel Moise’s assassination, is seen as a mere initial step in the struggle for Haiti’s future.
Chérizier emphasized that Henry’s resignation marked just the beginning of the battle for Haiti, underscoring the pervasive uncertainty looming over the nation of approximately 11 million inhabitants.
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