In the Caribbean island nation of Haiti, domestic security has deteriorated rapidly, with gang attacks on prisons, and the prime minister has resigned in order to try to bring the situation under control.
In Haiti, a transitional government council is expected to be established.
In Haiti, on the 2nd of this month, gangs attacked two of the country's largest prisons, with an estimated 4,000 prisoners apparently escaping, and the airport was also attacked and shut down. I was in a situation where I would not be able to return to my home country.
An emergency meeting was held in Jamaica on the 11th with the participation of countries from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), supporting countries, and others to discuss responses to the rapidly deteriorating security situation in Haiti.
After the meeting, Guyana's President Ali, who chaired the meeting, announced that Haitian Prime Minister Henri would step down after establishing an interim government council and appointing an interim prime minister.
Prime Minister Henry also posted a video on social media about his resignation, saying, ``Haiti needs to rebuild its democratic system.''
The United States also participated in the emergency meeting, and U.S. State Department Spokesperson Miller stated that the members of the interim government's council will be decided within the next 48 hours, and that an interim prime minister will be appointed soon. .
Regarding the establishment of a transitional government council in Haiti, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a statement saying, ``We will act responsibly to restore democratic institutions and take steps to implement the agreement.'' The United Nations will continue to provide support.