Haiti moves to form transitional council to address leadership void amid humanitarian crisis caused by gang violence
• Creation of a 9-member transitional council to choose Haiti's next leaders is imminent, could happen this week • Council expected to name new prime minister and cabinet to address power vacuum • Gangs have caused humanitarian crisis - airports/seaports closed, 53,000 fled, killings skyrocketing • US defended support for current PM Henry, faced criticism for backing him despite conditions worsening • Panelists say long-term solutions needed - jobs, education, changing social identity - not just security