The 400 Mawozo gang still holds 12 hostages, including children, kidnapped in October and is seeking ransom payments.
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“I believe in my heart that Haitians are the toughest, most resilient people on Earth.”
The announcement comes as the country grapples with a rise in violence, kidnappings and ongoing fuel shortages.
Haitian officials say Samir Handal is a suspect in the killing, but have not given details of his alleged involvement.
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Kidnappings and violence continue to plague Haiti as gangs gain more power.
Blockades have caused fuel shortages across Haiti, forcing hospitals, businesses and schools to limit operations.
Haiti remains one of the poorest places in the world, despite billions in aid dollars allocated to the country.
Haiti’s Foreign Minister Claude Joseph says that he is ‘confident’ in the country’s justice system.
Haitian police are struggling to control gangs, who for weeks have blocked fuel distribution terminals in the country.
Jimmy Cherizier, known as “Barbecue”, has repeatedly called for Prime Minister Ariel Henry to resign.
Migrants were ‘transported to the border’ with Honduras, from where they had entered Guatemala illegally.
Ariel Henry spoke after a widespread strike led schools, businesses and public transport to shut down.
Jimmy ‘Barbecue’ Cherizier said he would allow the safe passage of fuel trucks if Prime Minister Ariel Henry quits.
Officials have said 400 Mawozo gang is demanding $1m per hostage in ransom to release 17 members of missionary group.