Ariel Henry’s promise was made at a time when Haitian President Jovenel Moise was facing continued political instability after the killing.

The newly sworn-in interim prime minister of Haiti said that after the assassination of President Jovenel Moise, the Haitian government plans to work hard to get the Caribbean country to hold elections “as soon as possible.” Deeper political uncertainty.

Ariel Henry Confirmed as prime minister At a ceremony held in Port-au-Prince last week, it was stated on Wednesday that “the task of this government is to prepare conditions for the holding of elections as soon as possible.”

Henry did not disclose the exact time of the election-Moyes had promised to hold the election later this year-when it will be held.

His remarks come as Haiti continues to be affected by political instability. Moise was killed in the early morning of July 7When armed gunmen rushed into his private residence in the capital and shot him and his wife, they were seriously injured.

attack Send out a shock wave All over the country and the world-and became the focus of international attention. During Moise’s presidency, gang violence and political instability increased.

The United States and the United Nations have urged Haitian leaders to advance elections to escape the current crisis, but civil society leaders have Question whether the current conditions in Haiti are favorable Have a free and fair vote.

Since last year, Moise has been in power by decree, and opposition groups, civil society organizations, and leading jurists have stated that his presidency ended in February, stimulating Mass protest Persuade him to step down. Many state institutions are not functioning.

On July 9, Pierre Esperance, a leading Haitian human rights advocate, called the promotion of elections “shameful” Gang violence continues to surge, Leading to hundreds of killings, kidnappings and mass displacements.

“In such a violent and lawless environment, there is no credible state agency operating-this situation was nurtured by Moyes and ultimately cost him his life-how can opposition candidates run safely? How can people participate? Vote and know they will go home alive? How can people believe the result?” Esperance wrote Column For the website Just Security.

Haitians also described the widespread fear in Port-au-Prince.

“Anyone can die, but President Giovinel Moise’s way [did] Show that no one can be exempted,” Emelio, a 61-year-old mason, Told Al Jazeera earlier this month“If the president is killed in his own home, who can be saved from the same fate? That’s why everyone is so scared. It makes you think you are not human.”

At the same time, the investigation into the assassination of Moise continues, and his The funeral was held in Cap Haiti Last week in northern Haiti.

Haitian officials said the attack was carried out by a group including 26 former Colombian soldiers, at least six of whom had previously received U.S. military training. So far, more than 20 people have been arrested, but there are still many problems.

authorities Announced on Monday As part of the ongoing investigation, they arrested Jean Laguel Civil, the head of the former president’s security team.

Officials said Civil was held in solitary confinement in a prison in Delmas near the capital, but it is not clear whether he has been charged in any way. His lawyer Renault George said the arrest was politically motivated and said his client was innocent.

“The real culprits are those who authorized these Colombians to enter Haiti; the police should arrest them,” George told Reuters on Tuesday.