Haiti

The force is facing a new legal challenge in Kenya and a continued lack of financial support. Moreover, there is confusion about whether they'll fight gangs

Conille was appointed by the transitional presidential council running the country following the resignation in April of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, as gang violence surged.

The study by FWD.us also revealed that those paroled can become self-sufficient, reducing the need to rely on public resources

The appointment of Garry Conille as interim prime minister was formalized Thursday after official newspaper Le Moniteur published a decree from Haiti's transitional presidential council.

Conille had already served in the position between 2011 and 2012. He had been working as UNICEF's regional director since January 2023

The move comes as Haiti waits desperately for the deployment of a Kenyan-led multinational force tasked with wresting back control from powerful and violent gangs which control swaths of the capital.

The arrival of the initial forces was expected last week but has been delayed due to a lack of critical equipment

The news was confirmed by state Rep. Ben Baker. "I'd never felt this kind of pain," he said

The force was set to arrive in the country this week, but a lack of armored vehicles and helicopters able to conduct medical evacuations postponed it

Frederick Bergmann unknowingly shipped bullet-proof vests to the country, which were later used by the commandos who killed Jovenel Möise in 2021

Western diplomats and officials warn that the evolving power and sophistication of these gangs are a major challenge for the incoming force

So far just a single airline, Sunrise Airways, has announced a resumption of flights, between Port-au-Prince and Miami, Florida.

The UNHCR made the call after the country conducted a new deportation flight last week

Thursday's was the second deportation flight since the situation in the country further deteriorated in late February

Jimmy "Barbecue" Chérizier said government and police are responsible for the gang's current levels of violence and spoke against the transitional council

Several countries have pledged forces to help deal with criminal organizations that control much of the capital

Fritz Bélizaire was not in the list of agreed candidates. His selection catalyzed infighting within the council and led a majority bloc to backtrack on the move

The attacks were launched Wednesday late evening in areas like Solino and Delmas 18, 20 and 24 located southwest of the main international airport, pushing many people to leave the area Thursday morning.

The council is seeking to strengthen the country's institutions and quell the violence that has taken over the country

Michel Patrick Boisvert has taken office as interim prime minister

An annual report on human rights by the organization also highlights that hunger is widespread in the country

Heavy gunfire and arson were reported in the capital, most of which is controlled by criminal organizations

The first flight arrived on Thursday. Migrant advocates criticized the decision

Current Prime Minister Ariel Henry will resign once a successor is chosen. The body will also be tasked with holding elections in 2026

The State Department said last week that flights are not scheduled to continue after Friday

Many people in Port-au-Prince have been enduring a hellish daily routine a month after the announcement of a transitional governing council -- yet to be finalized -- meant to put the country back on the road toward some semblance of order, and eventually toward holding elections.

The requests include extending and redesignating TPS for Haiti and stop interdictions and removals to Haiti by land or sea

Due to weeks of ongoing gang violence, there are about 18 hospitals that have stopped their operations, which led to a shortage of medical supplies as Haiti's largest seaport and main international airport are closed.

Members of the transition council sent their plan to the regional Caribbean body CARICOM late Sunday.

The framework establishes a 22-month government tasked with swearing-in a new president in February 2026