Haiti's Transitional Government Takes Charge Amidst Crisis
As Haiti's new transitional council assumes power, the nation grapples with severe institutional collapse and ongoing gang violence.
- Haiti's transitional council was officially inaugurated, marking the resignation of former Prime Minister Ariel Henry.
- Michel Patrick Boisvert, the interim Prime Minister, emphasizes the urgent need for security and governmental reform.
- Gang violence continues unabated in Port-au-Prince, with reports of houses being set on fire and residents fleeing.
- The transitional government faces the challenge of organizing elections by February 2026 amidst a backdrop of instability.
- International support, including a proposed multinational security mission led by Kenya, remains critical yet uncertain.