Thursday, March 14, 2024 - Jimmy Cherizier, a powerful Haitian gang leader who has reigned terror in the past two weeks, has warned President William Ruto and his friends against interfering in the country's affairs amid the chaos.
Kenya is set to lead the
peacekeeping mission to Haiti by sending 1,000 security officers to the
Caribbean nation.
Speaking during an interview,
Cherizier, popularly known as Barbecue, explained that the solution for peace
in Haiti will be brought by its citizens and not interventions from foreign
powers.
He questioned the motive of the
international support, noting that each country seeks to defend its interests
on such matters.
"The solution to the
problem of Haiti is in Haitians, no other country should intervene. Each
country defends its interests...What we need is to change our living
conditions," he stated.
At the same time, Cherizier
dismissed Ariel Henry's move to resign as Prime Minister, noting that the fight
for freedom is still on.
"We do not care about Ariel
Henry's resignation. We will continue the fight for Haiti's liberation,"
the gang leader noted.
Cherizier remarked that his keen
interest remained for the Haitian economy to improve. He insisted that he was
not seeking to assume any political position.
He pointed out that the main
issue facing Haitians is the politicians and not armed gangs.
"The real problem is not
the armed gangs. Certainly, they have the responsibility, but the first problem
is the politicians. There is a battle to liberate this country. I am sorry for
the deaths because lives matter but there is a battle and collateral
damage," he stated.
While explaining his
relationship with slain president Jovenel Moise, Cherizier noted that the
citizens had hope in his leadership.
"I did not have a good
relationship with President Moise but what I know is that he was the son of a
poor family and wanted change for Haiti. If they don't change, these people,
they will kill them," Barbecue pointed out.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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