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New leader takes over Haiti’s transitional presidential council as violence persists

Fritz Alphonse Jean has taken over as the leader of Haiti's transitional presidential council, replacing Leslie Voltaire, in an effort to address ongoing issues in the country.
Haiti is experiencing a humanitarian crisis due to escalating gang violence, according to Doctors Without Borders.
Gang violence has resulted in over 10,000 deaths in the past two years, impacting the safety of residents and health services.
Gangs control 85% of Port-au-Prince, leading many to doubt the effectiveness of a Kenya-led United Nations security force in restoring order.

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Radio France Internationale

Haiti: Fritz Alphonse Jean takes office at the head of the Transitional Presidential Council

In Haiti, Fritz Alphonse Jean officially took the orders of the Transitional Presidential Council on Friday, March 7, 2025. He succeeds Leslie Voltaire, whose five-month term of office came to an end without realizing his promises, including that of regaining control of at least one national road.

4 days ago·Paris, France

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The Straits Times

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The Star Kuala Lumpur

Haitian economist takes over as transition president in friendly ceremony

Haitian economist and former central bank chief Fritz Alphonse Jean took over the rotating presidency of Haiti's transitional presidential council on Friday, taking the top executive role in a country battling a devastating conflict with armed gangs. Read more at straitstimes.com.

5 days ago·Singapore

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New leader takes over Haiti's transitional presidential council as violence persists

The council tasked to prepare eventual presidential elections in Haiti swore in a new leader Friday, as the country keeps struggling with a persistent gang violence.

5 days ago·United States

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The Christian Science Monitor

Kenyan troops gave Haitians hope for security. Have they delivered?

As gang violence spreads in Haiti, locals say a Kenya-led U.N. security force in support of local police is not delivering the peace they crave.

5 days ago·Boston, United States

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VOA News

Racked by violence, Haiti faces 'humanitarian catastrophe,' aid group says

Armed groups control 85% of the capital, the UN says

6 days ago·United States

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Wync.org

HAITI ON THE LINE

Click here to view this page in English. Last year, gang violence killed more than 5,000 people in Haiti. The country has been in a political crisis for several years. And with Haitians in the United States living in both countries, the situation is unstable. To help people understand this story better, three public radio stations in three cities with the largest Haitian populations in the United States – GBH and The World in Boston, WNYC in Ne…

6 days ago

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