Ariel Henry, the Haitian Prime Minister, has been at the center of a tumultuous period in Haiti's recent history. He assumed office in July 2021 amidst political turmoil following the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. Henry faced challenges in restoring stability as the country grappled with gang violence, political unrest, and a state of emergency. His leadership has been marked by efforts to address the deep-rooted issues plaguing Haiti, including the formation of a transitional council to oversee the country's governance during this critical period.
Ariel Henry, born on November 6, 1949, is a Haitian politician and neurosurgeon who previously served as the Minister of Interior and Territorial Communities. With a background in both medicine and politics, Henry has navigated the complex landscape of Haitian governance, striving to bring about positive change in the face of adversity. His tenure as Prime Minister has been defined by a commitment to restoring peace and security in Haiti, despite facing significant challenges and opposition. Ariel Henry's leadership continues to be closely watched as Haiti seeks to overcome its current crises and chart a path towards a more stable and prosperous future.
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Fritz Belizaire put in place as authorities battle gangs for control of the crisis-ridden country.
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The long-delayed move is intended as a first step in restoring security to the gang-ravaged Caribbean country.
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Nikolai Denkov said his government pushed Russia out, but failed to secure stability.
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Haiti’s National Police says it has recovered a hijacked cargo ship laden with rice
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Addison Pierre Maalouf traveled to country to interview gang leader Jimmy ‘Barbecue’ Chérizier
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State department organizes evacuation after nearly 1,600 US citizens ask for help amid reports of continuing violence in capital
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Caribbean leaders say all groups and political parties except one have submitted nominees for a transitional presidential council charged with selecting an interim prime minister for Haiti
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Haiti has weathered multiple political, economic and environmental disasters in recent years.
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A proposal to install new leadership in Haiti appeared to be crumbling Wednesday as some political parties rejected the plan to create a presidential council that would manage the transition.
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Haiti is listed as a Level 4: Do Not Travel destination
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With violence overrunning his country, Prime Minister Ariel Henry said he would step down once a transitional council was established. But it was unclear when that would happen.
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Thousands of inmates are on the loose after gangs raided two major prisons, reports Julia Reinstein
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Haiti’s government says it is extending a state of emergency and nighttime curfew to try and curb violent gang attacks that have paralyzed the capital of Port-au-Prince in a fierce political battle for power
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Port-au-Prince gripped by violence as authorities struggle to regain control from armed gangs wreaking havoc.
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A photographic narrative of the growing upheaval.
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Kenya and Haiti have signed agreements to try to salvage a plan for the African country to deploy 1,000 police officers to the troubled Caribbean nation to help combat gang violence that has surged to unprecedented levels.
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Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Wednesday urged the world to "act rapidly" on Haiti, at a Caribbean summit where political agreements were announced on a possible way forward for the…
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Former police chief Léon Charles and former president's widow Martine Moïse indicted in connection with President Jovenel Moïse's assassination.
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Martine Moïse and 50 others indicted in connection with the assassination of Jovenel Moïse.
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Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry urged calm in a public address following violent protests demanding his resignation.