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March 8, 2024

Haiti Extends State of Emergency as PM Ariel Henry Remains Stranded Outside of Country
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Haiti's government has extended a state of emergency until April. U.N.
officials warn Haiti's health system is "nearing collapse" due to
shortages of staff, equipment and other resources to treat a growing
number of wounded patients as gang unrest continues demanding the
resignation of unelected Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Many have
also denounced police violence against local residents.

Marckenson: "The situation in the country is critical. People can no
longer go about their business. Our children can no longer go to school.
Merchants can't go to the market. No one can move around the country.
Recently, a tear gas grenade thrown by the police hit a journalist in
the eye. The police kill students, and they kill activists. Today, they
are questioning activists. We have a prime minister. We don't know
whether he's dead or alive, because he's lost in the wild."

Ariel Henry has still not returned to Haiti. He is reportedly in Puerto
Rico after coming back from Kenya.


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