Key facts that you need to know about Haiti

Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry agreed to resign following weeks of mounting pressure and increasing violence in the impoverished country.

His resignation came after regional leaders met in Jamaica to discuss a political transition in the country.

Mr Henry is currently stranded in Puerto Rico after being prevented by armed gangs from returning home.

He said his government would resign following the “installation of [a transition] council.”

“I’m asking all Haitians to remain calm and do everything they can for peace and stability to come back as fast as possible,” Mr Henry said in a video address announcing his resignation.

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