Ariel Henri, Prime Minister of HaitiPORT-AU-PRINCE, 8 FebThe Prime Minister of Haiti, Ariel Henry, rejected the demand of the protesting opposition to resign, insisting on the continuation of the work of the current government to organize general elections and bring the country out of a deep crisis. «Today, February 7, everyone who calls himself a democrat should keep in mind: on this time we will have good elections, no prejudice, no fraud, no violence or gang support,» Henri said, speaking from his residence. Refusing to leave his post, Henri urged the Democrats to work together so that the next elections do not lead to new crises, but future MPs enjoyed legitimacy. The premier's speech came after a tense day of protests organized by opposition groups demanding a new government under the Montana Accord, an initiative by civil society and political parties designed to break the country's stalemate. Anti-Henri groups took to the streets on Monday, erected barricades and blocked roads, demanded justice for the assassination of President Jovenel Moise (2017-2021) and called on Washington to withdraw its support for the current government. «Seven months after President Jovenel Moise was assassinated on July 7, 2021, we can all see that the investigation has not progressed,” Henry said, adding that many “friendly” countries are ready to assist justice in this case. elections. According to him, a security meeting will be held in Canada on February 16, at which formats of assistance from the North American country in restoring order will be discussed. The media reported on the abduction of security agents of the speaker of the Senate of Haiti
