Haiti gang leader threatens 'civil war' if PM does not resign

The gang leader behind the violence blighting the Haitian capital has warned there will be a "civil war" if Haiti's prime minister, Ariel Henry, does not step down.

Jimmy "Barbecue" Chérizier made the threat as members of his gang tried to seize the capital's airport to stop Mr Henry from returning from abroad.

Unrest has spread to other cities with a prison riot reported in Jacmel.

Thousands have been displaced by the violence. read more