The United States government, on Saturday (Mar 16) said that it is arranging a charter flight for its citizens stranded in Haiti as gang violence grips the country.

Haiti violence: US announces charter flight to evacuate Americans; Guatemala honorary consul office ransacked

Haiti gang leader Jimmy Cherizier, also known as "Barbecue," on Monday prevented hotel owners from "hiding politicians," stating that gangs are engaged in a "bloody revolution" aimed at overthrowing Prime Minister Ariel Henry and installing a new government.

'Woe betide anyone': Haiti gang leader Barbecue threatens hotels 'hiding politicians' in his bloody revolution

Amid escalating chaos and gang violence in Haiti, the nation's Prime Minister Ariel Henry said on Monday night he will resign as soon as a transition council and a temporary leader are chosen.

Embattled Haiti PM Ariel Henry quits amid rise in gang violence