Haiti’s prime minister Ariel Henry to resign as gangs overrun the country

Ariel Henry, prime minister of Haiti, the Caribbean country whose capital has been overwhelmed by violent gangs, said Tuesday that he would resign.

The embattled prime minister of Haiti, the Caribbean country whose capital has been overwhelmed by violent gangs, said Tuesday that he would resign.

In a short speech posted to Facebook, Ariel Henry said his government would dissolve once a transitional council had been set up, following a week of "systematic looting and destruction of public buildings and private buildings."

"It hurts us. And it has revolted us," Henry said.

The prime minister appealed for calm: "Haiti needs peace. Haiti needs stability. Haiti needs sustainable development. Haiti needs to rebuild democratic institutions." 

The timing of the interim government remains unclear.

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/haitis-prime-minister-resign-caricom-chair-says-rcna142902

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