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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed his appreciation for the reports stating that Haitian political groups have come together to select members of a transitional council. This council will assume presidential powers until future elections can be held. The selection of this council comes during a period of escalating violence between government authorities and armed gangs in Haiti.
The ongoing conflict has caused unrest in the capital city of Port-au-Prince, with armed gangs gaining influence since the assassination of the country’s president in 2021. The main objective of the council is to unite Haiti’s fractured political class and appoint a replacement for the resigned de facto Prime Minister, Ariel Henry. In addition, the council will wield certain presidential powers until elections can be organized.
Deputy spokesperson Farhan Haq, during a press briefing, announced that the United Nations Secretary-General welcomes the progress made by Haitian stakeholders in nominating representatives to the Transitional Presidential Council. The intergovernmental Caribbean Community (CARICOM), in collaboration with representatives from Haiti’s government and opposition, played a crucial role in brokering the transition plan.
The previous expectation was that the nine-member council would be finalized shortly after Henry’s resignation; however, certain political factions in Haiti were unable to agree on a representative. One party initially rejected the plan but later reconsidered, while other groups expressed concerns over the return of politicians from corrupt administrations.
In an additional twist, gang leader Jimmy “Barbeque” Cherizier issued threats against politicians and their families if they participate in the proposed council. Despite these challenges, progress was being made, with heavy gunfire heard near the National Palace in Port-au-Prince as the council’s formation seemed imminent.
A civilian vigilante movement known as Bwa Kale has witnessed a resurgence, with suspected gang members being killed and set on fire in the capital’s Petion-Ville suburb. Although a Bwa Kale killing outside the capital was reported by local media, Reuters was unable to verify this information.
Throughout the period of violence, the state’s presence has been noticeably limited, and the police force lacks the necessary resources to combat heavily armed criminal groups that aim to expand their control over the capital. Plans for an international security mission, requested by Ariel Henry in 2022, are currently on hold. The swift deployment of an international force has been deemed critical for improvement in both the political and security situations.
The United Nations and other international bodies, as well as embassies, have resorted to evacuating their staff and other foreigners from Haiti via helicopter due to the insecurity at the main airport. On the same note, the U.S. government organized the departure of 90 U.S. citizens from the northern city of Cap-Haitien to Miami, along with additional departures from Port-au-Prince to the Dominican Republic. These measures aim to ensure the safety of American citizens within the country.
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