Unrest Forces Haiti's Prime Minister to Resign
Amidst unprecedented violence and turmoil in Haiti, Prime Minister Ariel Henry has announced his resignation, succumbing to mounting pressure from armed criminal gangs and calls for political change
A handout picture provided by the United Nations shows men moving some of hundreds of bodies from the grounds of General Hospital to a grave following the massive earthquake in Port-au-Prince, Haiti on 14 January 2010. EPA/BGNES
Lack of security and desperation are reported to be the major problems in Haiti after the country was hit by a 7-magnitude earthquake caused the death of tens of thousands.
A total of 30 countries have sent or have promised to send aid to Haiti; the relief teams of the USA, China, France, Iceland, and Venezuela are already on the spot.
The rescue teams have reported a surge in violence and armed people on the streets of the capital Port-au-Prince. The lack of security is hindering the badly needed relief efforts such as the distribution of food and water, and the rescue of people still buried under the rubble.
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