Ariel Henry, Haiti’s PM-designate since 2021, is in the news as gangs terrorize the country, with US labeling them terrorists and UN boosting security.
The UN Security Council has authorized an expanded 5,550-strong gang suppression force in Haiti, replacing the current Kenyan-led mission. The new mandate aims to combat escalating gang violence, which controls 90% of Port-au-Prince, amid ongoing political instability and humanitarian crises. Deployment timelines remain uncertain as violence worsens.