Haiti gang leader threatens 'civil war' if PM does not resign - BBC News

Gang leader "Barbecue" is stepping up this threats, demanding the ouster of the prime minister.

3 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, ReutersImage caption, Ex-policeman Jimmy "Barbecue" Chérizier has warned the prime minister not to return to HaitiBy Vanessa BuschschlüterBBC NewsThe gang leader behind the violence blighting the Haitian capital has warned there will be a "civil war" if Haiti's prime minister, Ariel Henry, does not step down.

Jimmy "Barbecue" Chérizier made the threat as members of his gang tried to seize the capital's airport to stop Mr Henry from returning from abroad.

Unrest has spread to other cities with a prison riot reported in Jacmel.

Thousands have been displaced by the violence.

Barbecue, who leads the powerful G9 gang alliance, said on Tuesday that "if Ariel Henry does not resign ... we'll be heading straight for a civil war that will lead to genocide".

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