Haiti’s President Jovenel Moise has announced the resignation of his government and the appointment of a new prime minister, in a move he says is aimed at tackling insecurity in the country.
Tweeting on social Media, Moise said the resignation of the government, which he accepts, will make it possible to continue discussions and reach consensus needed for the political and institutional stability of the country.
There has been a surge in Kidnappings for ransom in recent months in Port-au-Prince and other provinces, which analysts say is a reflection of the growing influence of armed gangs in the Caribbean nation.
Sunday of 10 people in Croix-des-Bouquets, a town northeast of the capital Port-au-Prince were abducted, including seven Catholic clergy – five of them Haitian, as well as two French citizens, a priest and a nun.
The incident, amongst a rise in gang violence and political instability have led to protests in Port-au-Prince with many blaming the government for a seeming lack of action.
On Monday Haiti’s Catholic Church accused the government of failing to address the reportedly rampant Gang violence and political stand-off saying the country was making a descent into hell.
Also a week ago, hundreds of women protesters rallied in the city against the growing power of gangs, which has led to a spike in kidnappings for ransom.
France has opened an investigation into the kidnapping and the case has been entrusted to the Central Office for the Fight against Organised Crime which has jurisdiction over crimes committed against French citizens abroad.
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