Laurent Saint-Cyr has been appointed the head of Haiti's transitional presidential council, a position aimed at restoring order in a country where gangs control 90% of neighborhoods. His leadership comes amid rising tensions as gang leader Jimmy Cherizier threatens to overthrow the government, highlighting the ongoing crisis. A U.N.-backed mission is actively preventing potential attacks, indicating the serious security challenges faced. Saint-Cyr emphasizes urgent action is necessary to address the country's dire situation.
"Our country is going through one of the greatest crises in all its history. It's not the time for beautiful speeches. It's time to act."
"People of Haiti, take care of yourselves and help us in the battle to free the country," Cherizier says, wearing a bulletproof vest and with an automatic rifle slung around his shoulder.
A U.N.-backed mission led by Kenyan police stated that armed gangs had plotted to disrupt national stability and render the country ungovernable.
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