Arr mateys, a new crew be pickin' a new captain for Haiti's ship o' state! Aye, a transitional council be settin' sail!
2024-04-12
Arrr mateys! The council o' wise landlubbers, in charge o' pickin' Haiti's next cap'n, after sendin' Ariel Henry packin', was set sail on Friday. Aye, the winds o' change be blowin' in the Caribbean seas!
In the realm of Haiti, a transitional council has been birthed to select the next prime minister and Cabinet, in hopes of calming the chaos caused by criminal gangs gripping the capital. This council, unveiled in a decree published in a Haitian gazette, is set to prompt the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, who pledged to step aside upon its formation. The council consists of various parties and groups, including former presidential candidates and civil society leaders.Amidst this political turbulence, the United Nations Integrated Office in Haiti stands vigilantly, urging international backing for Haiti's National Police to restore order and security. The council's establishment, backed by Caribbean leaders, raises optimism for a new course in Haiti, aiming to combat rampant gang violence that has plagued Port-au-Prince for weeks.The recent surge in violence, with over 1,550 fatalities and 820 injuries, stems from organized attacks by gangs seeking to thwart Henry's return and keep him stranded in Kenya. While the situation has slightly calmed, gang activities persist, particularly in downtown Port-au-Prince, where they have seized control of the major hospital.