Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned as the country grapples with political instability. A new governing council has been sworn in to help steer the violence-ravaged nation through a period of transition. This comes amid rampant instances of violence and kidnapping, and the Caribbean nation is still coping with the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in July 2021. The resignation of Prime Minister Henry and the establishment of the governing council are attempts to restore stability and dignified governance. More information on the composition of this council and its short-term and long-term political goals are yet to be released.
Haiti’s prime minister resigns as council sworn in to lead political transition in violence-ravaged nation
Haiti’s Prime Minister Ariel Henry has resigned as the country grapples with political instability. A new governing council has been sworn in to help steer the violence-ravaged nation through a period of transition. This comes amid rampant instances of violence and kidnapping, and the Caribbean nation is still coping with the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in July 2021. The resignation of Prime Minister Henry and the establishment of the governing council are attempts to restore stability and dignified governance. More information on the composition of this council and its short-term and long-term political goals are yet to be released.
