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Where Haiti could go from here
FromThe Decibel
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18 minutes
Released:
Mar 14, 2024
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Podcast episode
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After months of escalating violence, Haiti has descended into chaos. Criminal gangs have largely taken control of the country’s capital as they attack civilians and police. Haitian prime minister Ariel Henry has agreed to step down to allow for a transitional government to take over, while a UN-backed security force from Kenya is being called on to restore order.Chalmers Larose, a Haitian political scientist and lecturer at several Canadian post-secondary institutions, joins the show to unpack the security problems facing Haiti, what can be done about them, and whether international effort could help.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com
Released:
Mar 14, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode
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