March 26th 2024.
After facing relentless political attacks, receiving death threats, and enduring sexist commentary, Dominique Dupuy, the 34-year-old Haitian Ambassador to UNESCO, made the difficult decision to step down from the newly formed Haitian Transitional Council. This announcement came after a video released on March 24 by Dupuy herself, in which she bravely addressed the challenges she has been facing. Despite her resignation from the council, Dupuy reassured her dedication to serving Haiti and its people.
The news of Dupuy's withdrawal was met with mixed reactions. The Haitian Times reported on the matter, shedding light on the circumstances leading up to Dupuy's decision. Initially, it was Ghislaine Mompremier who was to receive a nomination to the council, but Dupuy's sudden appearance at UNESCO's 269th executive meeting changed the course of events. However, sources suggest that the council has now chosen Smith Augustin, the former Haitian Ambassador to the Dominican Republic, to fill Dupuy's spot.
The Haitian Transitional Council has been plagued with instability and internal conflicts since its formation. One of the major issues at hand is the presence of two members who can only observe but not vote, the appointment of the next Prime Minister, and the selection of the council's leader. As per The Associated Press, the Montana Accord, a group of Haitian civil society leaders with seats on the council, released a statement showing their support for Dupuy's decision.
In their statement, the Montana Accord emphasized the need for society to remain vigilant against any political tactics based on fear and terror. They also expressed their concerns about the ongoing violence and urged for it to come to an end. The group further showed their solidarity with Dupuy, acknowledging the challenging circumstances she has been facing and offering their support during this time.
Although the Haitian Transitional Council has yet to be officially introduced, officials are hopeful that it will be soon. They believe that this announcement will help to reduce the ongoing violence in the capital city of Port-au-Prince. However, Romain Le Cour from the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime warned that the delay in making the council operational could have severe consequences for the stability of Haiti.
Le Cour stated that the conflicts within the Haitian political arena have been hindering the council's progress, and every day that passes without its proper functioning only strengthens the power of violence and criminal activities. He also highlighted the possible involvement of political leaders in supporting these criminal gangs, who continue to use violence for their own political gains.
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