Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry has tendered his resignation and appealed for calm as the country descends into chaos.
The 74-year-old announced he would step aside late on March 11 following an emergency meeting of regional nations. Haiti has been plagued by spiraling violence in recent weeks as armed gangs have taken control, calling for Henry to go.
Regional leaders of the Caribbean Community had held the emergency summit to discuss a framework for a political transition, which the United States had urged to be “expedited” as armed gangs wreaked chaos amid repeatedly postponed elections.
Henry, viewed as corrupt by many in Haiti, was not at the summit, which took place behind closed doors. The Associated Press news agency said a spokesperson for Henry’s office did not respond to calls seeking comment.
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