Haiti capital 'paralyzed' after unrest, PM still abroad

14 Sept 01:08 Key points summarised by AI

Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, is paralyzed under a state of emergency and curfew following a massive prison break that freed thousands of inmates.
The escalating violence, led by gangs aiming to oust Prime Minister Ariel Henry, has caused widespread displacement and shut down essential services.
Prime Minister Henry remains abroad in Kenya, where he was seeking support for a UN-backed police mission to stabilize the nation, while international bodies express deep concern.

Macron condemns those who 'sought to bring down the Republic' after rioting mars nationwide protests

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.