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Eugene

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Tue Mar 12, 2024, 12:22 AM Mar 12

Haiti's unelected prime minister reportedly resigns

Source: BBC

Haiti's unelected prime minister reportedly resigns

12 March 2024

Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned, the chair of the Caribbean group of countries has said, following weeks of mounting pressure and increasing violence in the country.

It comes after regional leaders met in Jamaica on Monday to discuss a political transition in Haiti.

Mr Henry is currently stranded in Puerto Rico after being prevented by armed gangs from returning home.

He had led the country since the former president's assassination in July 2021.

Speaking following the meeting in Kingston, Caribbean community chair and Guyana President Irfaan Ali said: "We acknowledge his resignation upon the establishment of a transitional presidential council and naming of an interim prime minister."

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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-latin-america-68541349

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