On Wednesday, Haiti’s newly formed Cabinet was officially sworn in, signifying the culmination of the government rebuilding process and paving the way for a new leadership to tackle the country’s struggles with gang violence and instability.
Prime Minister Garry Conille emphasized the urgent necessity to enhance security measures in his speech, as the country continues to grapple with the devastating effects of rampant gang violence and ongoing warfare.
“My dear compatriots, Haiti is facing major challenges. Violence and security are paralysing our daily lives. The humanitarian crisis is exacerbating the suffering of our most vulnerable citizens.”
He solemnly requested a moment of silence to honor the memory of three brave police officers who tragically lost their lives at the hands of gang violence just the previous Sunday.
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In April, a surge of coordinated gang violence swept across Haiti, forcing former Prime Minister Ariel Henry to resign and dissolving his Cabinet. The attacks intensified, with gunmen overtaking police stations, attacking the main international airport, which was closed for nearly three months, and storming the country’s two largest prisons, further destabilizing the already fragile nation.
As part of a United Nations-backed initiative, Haiti is poised to receive a deployment of police personnel from Kenya in the upcoming weeks, a move aimed at augmenting security measures and restoring stability to the nation.
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