As Haiti rocked by chaos, what you need to know about the last 48 hours [Video]

Canada is renewing its call for stability in Haiti after Prime Minister Ariel Henry said he will resign as gang violence continues to grip the country.

The unelected Henry, who took the helm after the 2021 assassination of then-president Jovenel Moïse, announced his plan to step down as the leader of the Caribbean nation on Monday.

His decision came after an urgent meeting of regional partners, including Canada, in Kingston, Jamaica, on Monday – despite facing calls within Haiti to resign for years.

So, what happened in recent days that led Henry to quit? Here is what we know.

Henry, a 74-year-old neurosurgeon by trade, said in a late-night video address his government will resign immediately once a transition council and temporary replacement have been appointed.

“I want to thank the Haitian people for the opportunity I had been granted,” he said.

“I’m asking all Haitians to remain calm and do everything they can for peace and …