Haiti's Transitional Council

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Haiti's transitional council issues its first statement, signaling the completion of its creation and the impending selection of a new prime minister to restore public and democratic order in the country.

Key Points

  • The council will help put Haiti back on the path of democratic legitimacy, stability, and dignity
  • Focus on restoring security, relieving poverty, and achieving free elections
  • Development of criteria for selecting leadership positions

Pros

  • Pledging to restore public and democratic order in Haiti
  • Commitment to alleviate the suffering of the Haitian people
  • Development of criteria and mechanisms to choose new leadership

Cons

  • Contentious and drawn-out nomination process
  • Violence and instability in the country