Haiti (AP), Port-au-Prince – A wealthy businessman was set to become Haiti’s president Presidential Council in a Transition On Thursday, it marked the private sector was in control of the country’s two administrative divisions for the first time.
Command changes were further threatened Make the country unstable For a long time, as a powerful gang federation that Haitian oligarchs have vowed to overthrow the government hours before the oath.
“Haitians, take care of you and help us… in the fight to free our country.” Jimmy Cherizierbest known as a barbecue and leader viv ansansaid in a video posted on social media.
With a bulletproof vest and an automatic rifle resting on his shoulder, Cerizia rattled the names of several neighbours, asking residents to pass freely and arrive at the council’s office.
The usual busy streets remained empty and quiet throughout Port-au-Prince, so by dawn gunfire exploded in parts of the capital.
The non-supporting mission led by Kenya Police said in a statement that officers had hampered the potential attacks by increasing the number of troops around certain areas and critical infrastructure.
“Armed gangs were planning to disrupt the stability of the nation and render the country indiscriminate.”
Laurent Saint-Cir was expected to be sworn in the council’s strictly guarded office as part of a rotating presidency. He is one of nine councillors and represents the private sector.
San Sai previously served as president of the American Chamber of Commerce and the country’s Chamber of Commerce in Haiti. He will work with Prime Minister Alix Didier Philz Aimé, former president of Haitian internet company and former president of the country’s chamber of commerce.
More and more people are complaining about Haiti’s private sector, which leads the country. Some of Haiti A wealthy elite and A powerful politician For a long time, dozens of gangs have been accused of raising funds and arming.
But to support him, dozens of Haitians, wearing white T-shirts and clenched signs decorated with pictures of San Siya gathered outside the council’s office.
As the country prepares for the oath, Haitians have posted a surge in warnings about violence in hopes that people will remain safe.
“You in the capital will hear gunshots in both front and behind you. Stay alert!” One message is stated.
Local news site Tripotay Lakay reported that one person was killed while driving to Port-au-Prince on Thursday, and another was injured. It was not immediately clear what had been killed. A video posted on social media shows the woman’s body falling into the car.
Violence has also been reported KenskoffA once peaceful agricultural area on the hills of Port-au-Prince. The UN mission, led by police in Kenya, reported losing two armored vehicles after being trapped in a trench intentionally dug by gangs. The officers were attacked by Molotov cocktails, and said they “had the courage to hold the ground and caused great damage to the assailant,” but three officers suffered minor injuries.
A video posted on social media showed gang members laughing and cheering as they surrounded one of the armored vehicles that later erupted.
“Please come back if possible!” a gunman jealous.
Kenscoff’s gang recently I invited 8 people From an orphanage that includes Irish missionaries and three-year-old children. They remain missing.
Gangs control up to 90% of Haiti’s capital, with violence surges Killed in July 2021 President Jobel Moyce. Ongoing violence has driven out more than 1.3 million people In recent years.
At least 1,520 people were killed, and more than 600 were injured in Haiti from April to the end of June. More than 60% of the killings and injuries occurred during security forces’ operations against the gang, with an additional 12% being criticized by self-defense groups, according to the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti.
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Koto was reported by San Juan, Puerto Rico
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