Haiti's security forces thwarted an attack on the country's central bank in Port-au-Prince on Monday, killing at least three suspected gang members.
Haiti's security forces thwarted an attack on the country's central bank in Port-au-Prince on Monday, killing at least three suspected gang members.
The Bank of the Republic of Haiti is one of the few remaining functional institutions in the city's business district, which has been under the control of armed groups for the last three weeks.
Bank employees report that security guards, backed by police and military forces, repelled the attack. A bank security guard was also wounded in the exchange.
This surge in gang violence began in late February when prison raids released thousands of inmates.
The unrest fuelled demands for the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Under pressure from international actors, Dr. Henry agreed to step down to facilitate the formation of an interim government.
Negotiations are ongoing to establish a transitional council that will appoint a temporary prime minister and pave the way for future elections. Haiti currently lacks both a president and a functional parliament, with the last national election held in 2016.
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