Haiti extends state of emergency as intruders break into key port terminal

In recent developments in Haiti, following the assassination of President Jovenel Mosie in 2021, gangs have taken control of large areas of the country and are pushing for the overthrow of Acting Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Jimmy Cherizier, leader of the G9 gang, has launched an offensive against Henry, warning of impending civil war and genocide. The violence has resulted in the closure of Haiti's main port due to sabotage, extending the state of emergency for another month. Gangs have also shut down the airport, looted public buildings and shops, and freed over 4,600 inmates. The UN humanitarian office has warned that the health system is "nearing collapse." The US has called for an urgent political transition in Haiti, while Henry was stranded in Puerto Rico during these events. Kenya had agreed to lead a multinational mission to restore order, but the Dominican Republic has rejected involvement in informal inquiries from both the US and Haitian government. Sources may vary on the extent and impact of the gang violence in Haiti.