Haiti - August 2022

Impending political and humanitarian crises loom in Haiti as gang violence and extreme poverty challenge the country. Public anger regarding gang violence and insecurity has escalated since last year’s assassination of President Jovenel Moïse. Discontent has also been fuelled by food insecurity stemming from the impact of the violence on supply chains, food prices and soaring inflation. Mass demonstrations broke out in August across the country. Protesters blame Prime Minister Ariel Henry for the high cost of living and widespread gang violence and are calling for his resignation, which has resulted in violent behaviour and deaths.

Sources: Al Jazeera, Caribbean Life, Haitian Times