U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has been actively engaging with Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry, urging an acceleration in the government's transition to address the ongoing political and security crisis in Haiti. This comes amid reports of a terrifying rise in violence, including a surge in gang violence that has put thousands, including pregnant women, at risk, with thousands dead and the rampant use of sexual violence and kidnapping as a weapon of terror. The crisis has prompted a response from various U.S. officials and international bodies, calling for urgent action to restore safety and democracy in the nation. Blinken's discussions have emphasized the need for a political transition and the appointment of a presidential college, with support from CARICOM and engagement with a range of political and civil society stakeholders. The situation has garnered attention from the Haiti Caucus, with briefings hosted to discuss the crisis and the path forward, including the need for Congress to approve funding for desperately needed security assistance.
Had a fruitful discussion w/ Haitian diaspora members on joint efforts to support the Haitian people as they face an increasingly dire security situation. Look forward to continued engagement w/ diaspora partners as we work together to help Haiti secure a more stable future. -BAN
At all levels of the U.S. government, we are focused on the urgent security and political crisis in Haiti. All actors should put the people of Haiti first, stop the violence, and make the necessary concessions to allow for the restoration of democracy and stability. -BAN
The situation in Haiti continues to deteriorate with a massive surge of gang violence, with thousands dead and the rampant use of sexual violence and kidnapping as a weapon of terror. I attended a briefing with @USAmbUN alongside the House Haiti Caucus about the alarming… https://t.co/b1mtYXE7dE
Yesterday, I met with@USAmbUN to emphasize the urgent need to support safety and justice mechanisms in Haiti along with the formation of a transitional government. This chaos is untenable and the people of Haiti deserve assurances of safety. https://t.co/bPc1iq5IJ4
Yesterday, I met with @USAmbUN to emphasize the urgent need to support safety and justice mechanisms in Haiti along with the formation of a transitional government This chaos is untenable and the people of Haiti deserve assurances of safety. https://t.co/bPc1iq5IJ4
UN warns surge in gang violence puts pregnant women at risk in Haiti https://t.co/EVVehTfrYR
Thousands of pregnant women at risk in Haiti's paralyzed capital, UN says https://t.co/1mDqsedzRT https://t.co/slA0f3wYgU
Blinken urged Haitian PM to support government transition proposal, State Dept says https://t.co/STZCzgjyBi https://t.co/BhAJqfSpDj
⚠️ BLINKEN URGED HAITIAN PM TO SUPPORT GOVERNMENT TRANSITION PROPOSAL, STATE DEPT SAYS Full Story → https://t.co/ug5GPQyC6h U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke to Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry on Thursday and urged him to support a political transition proposal… https://t.co/Iqq59unO3K
Blinken spoke on Thursday to Haiti's PM - currently believed to be trapped in Puerto Rico after trying and failing to get to Haiti, through Dominican Republic (after a stop in New Jersey, it seems). Blinken told Henry to support "political transition" to push Haiti twd elections. https://t.co/mocQaN5BY6
.@SecBlinken spoke with @DrArielHenry to underscore the need to expedite a political transition in the interest of the Haitian people. We thank @CARICOMorg for its partnership in this process to address Haiti's political and security crisis. https://t.co/bXL1ILKXu2
We continue to support the Haitian people and engage with a range of political and civil society stakeholders to address the ongoing crisis in Haiti. @SecBlinken spoke with @DrArielHenry to underscore the need to expedite a political transition and appoint a presidential college.
#US Secretary of State Antony #Blinken spoke to Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry to ask for an “urgent” political transition, a US official says, who called for a major global response to the impoverished nation’s crisis. #Haiti https://t.co/Vm8kMOloLl
RM @RepGregoryMeeks: Deeply concerned by the ongoing political crisis in Haiti. I welcomed hearing from @USAmbUN Thomas-Greenfield on the path forward and the need for Congress to approve funding for desperately needed security assistance in the country. https://t.co/De6LndxAQs
Blinken pressed Haitian PM to accelerate government transition, US official says https://t.co/3gVdnCJ4X2 https://t.co/rSIAh7sgqz
Thank you to the Co-Chairs of the Haiti Caucus, @CongresswomanSC, @RepPressley, & @RepYvetteClarke for hosting an important briefing with @USAmbUN on the crisis happening right now in Haiti. As the people of Haiti endure a terrifying rise in violence, we need to use every tool we… https://t.co/7MPhkLfWWV