Haiti announces transition council as gang violence rages

Published: April 13, 2024, 9:15 p.m.

The long-awaited political council has been put in charge in Haiti where armed gangs remain in control of the capital. We speak to a member of the new group nominally in charge.

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(Photo: Police officers take part in an operation on the surroundings of the National Penitentiary following a fire. Credit: Reuters)