A transitional presidential council in Haiti took a significant step towards appointing a new prime minister to assist in stabilizing the nation, which has been plagued by rampant gang violence. The council's efforts were initiated as they awaited the arrival of 1,000 Kenyan police officers to aid in restoring order.
The deployment of the Kenyan police forces was delayed in mid-March following the sudden resignation of Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry. This move was seen as an attempt to address the escalating gang violence that had engulfed the nation.
