Even as gangs terrorized Haiti, kidnapped civilians en masse and killed at will, the country’s embattled prime minister held on to power for years.
In the midst of political upheaval not seen since the country’s president was assassinated in 2021, Haiti’s prime minister, Ariel Henry, agreed to step down.
What made this moment different, experts say: The gangs united, forcing the country’s leader to relinquish power.
“Prime Minister Ariel resigned not because of politics, not because of the massive street demonstrations against him over the years, but because of the violence gangs have carried out,” said Judes Jonathas, a Haitian consultant who has worked for years in aid delivery.
“The situation totally changed now, because the gangs are now working together.”
Persons:
Ariel Henry, Ariel, ”, Judes Jonathas
Organizations:
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Locations:
Haiti, Haitian