The Prime Minister of Haiti, Ariel Henry, has made headlines after landing in Puerto Rico following days of speculation about his whereabouts. The situation took a mysterious turn when it was revealed that federal agents from US Customs and Border Protection were involved.
The reason for the Prime Minister’s sudden appearance in Puerto Rico seems to be the escalating violence in Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti. Gangs have been carrying out a wave of attacks on law enforcement and state institutions, burning down police stations and releasing inmates from prisons.
Before making his way to Puerto Rico, Henry was in Kenya where he signed an agreement for a police mission to Haiti. However, the situation in his home country has deteriorated rapidly, with a state of emergency being declared amid the violence. Thousands of residents have been displaced, and police stations and even the police academy have fallen to the control of the gangs.
The crisis has also led to neighboring Dominican Republic suspending flights to and from Haiti and increasing security on the border. Aid groups are scrambling to help those in need, but are facing challenges due to difficult access to the port and the closure of the airport.
According to the UN, half of Haiti’s population is in need of humanitarian assistance. The situation remains tense as the Prime Minister works to address the crisis and bring stability back to the country. Stay tuned to ‘Poh Diaries’ for updates on this developing story.
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