Haiti: Gang leader threatens civil war and genocide
- March 6, 2024
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Since last week, gangs have been carrying out coordinated attacks in Haiti: prisoners from the two largest were released village prisons and they keep trying to take control
Since last week, gangs have been carrying out coordinated attacks in Haiti: prisoners from the two largest were released village prisons and they keep trying to take control airport Toussaint Louverture in Port-au-Prince. Shots continued to be heard in the area even at night. At a conference held on Tuesday, March 5, the group leader Jimmy Cherizieraka Barbacoa, threatened the country with civil war.
“Yeah Ariel Henry will not resign, the country will suffer genocide. If Ariel Henry doesn’t resign, if international community keep supporting Ariel Henry, it will lead us straight to Civil War it will end in genocide,” he said. “The international community, especially the USA, Canada, France and the Core Group [ EE.UU., Francia, España, Brasil, Alemania, Canadá, la UE, y representantes de la ONU y de la OEA.]“They will be responsible for all the people who die in Haiti,” he assured.
Former police officer Jimmy “Barbecue” Cherizier | Photo: Reuters
Meanwhile, Ariel Henry continues to try and fail to return to the country. The Prime Minister of Haiti was in Nairobi sign an agreement to send a multinational force to Haiti. Yesterday, according to the Dominican news channel CDNThe Prime Minister’s private jet arrived in Puerto RicoAfter Dominican Republic wouldn’t let him land. This Wednesday, the UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting regarding the new escalation of violence in Haiti, where the situation continues to deteriorate.
“Prices have almost doubled”
Gunfire broke out in the capital Port-au-Prince as gangs attacked two prisons and thousands of prisoners escaped over the weekend. residents They no longer leave their homes for fear of being hit by a stray bullet. There were plundered and most activity was paralyzed.
A few merchants dare to open up. But until when? Because stocks are decreasing and not being replenished. There is growing concern among the population. On the streets of Prince PortCars pile up and trucks are unable to clear the imposing barricades.
Main company drinking water, Culligan, warned Haitians on Facebook on Monday, March 4, that deliveries of water barrels had been suspended, but the company did not specify how long this would last. But the days are numbered. Residents are depleting their last supplies of drinking water. This happens, for example, with a resident of Port-au-Prince who prefers to remain anonymous.
Residents carry their belongings as they leave their homes | Photo: Reuters
“I don’t know how many days we can last, I don’t know what it’s going to be like,” he says.
“It is impossible to drink tap water because it’s impossible to drink. But it’s not just about the water. Food will also suffer,” explains a resident of the Haitian capital. This is another weight on the inflation scale.
“It’s a lot more expensive than before.” prices have almost doubledlike rice, water and flour. Traders are selling what they had in stock because they will not be able to go to large warehouses that are looted or closed,” he continues.
Food will soon become scarce, exacerbating the food insecurity problem. Around 44% According to the United Nations (UN), Haitians are already facing this problem.
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Source: Aristegui Noticias
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