Trudeau says global coalition close to finding path to restoring stability in Haiti [Video]

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Monday that a group of countries was close to agreeing on measures to stem escalating violence and restore stability in Haiti, after talks on the deployment of a multinational force and a transition council to oversee the country ahead of elections.

Mr. Trudeau said he had spoken to Ariel Henry, the Prime Minister of Haiti, and pledged help for the beleaguered Caribbean nation – where armed gangs are threatening to topple the government – including through financial and humanitarian aid.

Mr. Henry announced early Tuesday that he would resign once a transitional presidential council is created.

Mr. Trudeau said the multinational meeting in Jamaica, which included neighbouring Caribbean countries, Canada, the United States and France, was close to agreeing a path forward but hasn’t yet clinched a deal.

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