MADRID, 19 March (EUROPA PRESS) –
Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry is already openly considering the possibility of mobilizing the Army to combat the extremely serious security crisis caused by the actions of criminal gangs in the capital, Port-au-Prince, and other parts of the country.
“Despair is when the country’s sons and daughters reach a point where they can only imagine living elsewhere, it’s time to get back to basics and what made us who we are, with one of the greatest revolutions in history.” the prime minister in a military ceremony on Friday, referring to the historic Native Army that led the deportation of French colonial officials at the end of the 18th century.
In his speech compiled in the Gazette Haiti, Henry stated that the crisis had become a matter of national security rather than a matter of public safety, and demanded that the Armed Forces begin to cooperate with agents with an official order. gang violence.
“Either these people start listening to reason or we force them to do so,” the president said.
This speech came after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, one of the Haitian government’s biggest international allies, denied any foreign armed intervention in the country and hinted at the possible involvement of the Haitian Army in security operations.
“Foreign intervention has not helped to ensure long-term stability in Haiti, so we are currently working closely with our partners on the ground to ensure that the Haitian national police and other institutions stabilize the country at this very difficult time,” said Trudeau. In an interview with the CBC network.
A UN delegation also expressed great concern about the situation on Saturday, after visiting the country for two days.
“In the capital Port-au-Prince, the influence of armed gangs is growing exponentially and has even reached the Artibonite department, which is the country’s breadbasket. Armed violence, including kidnapping and sexual violence against women and girls, is also on the rise. “, United Nations internet According to the statement posted on the website.
Source: Noti Merica
