The Haitian government issued on Friday the long-awaited decree to form a nine-member transitional political advice – a step that should lead to the restoration of security in the country, reported the Reuters agency, quoted by BTA.
The decree was published in Haiti's official gazette along with the names of nine political parties or social sectors to be represented in the council, including two non-voting observers. However, the decree does not contain specific names and it remains unclear when they will be announced, notes Reuters.
A month ago, amid escalating street gang violence in the capital Port-au-Prince, Prime Minister Ariel Henri said he was resigning pending the appointment of a successor, which must be made by the transitional political council. Initially, it was expected that this step would take several days, Reuters recalls.
The decree issued on Friday calls on the council to participate in the formation of an “inclusive cabinet of ministers in agreement with the prime minister”. The decree also contains rules for participation in the council itself, such as banning people with a criminal record from entering it.
The plan for a transitional council was agreed upon with the mediation of the Caribbean Community before Ariel Henry resigned. The decree said the council must “quickly” to choose a new prime minister, but no deadline is set.
Nearly 95,000 people have fled the capital region in the past month after armed gangs took control. Haitians are suffering from shortages of essential goods as key ports remain closed.