Haiti: The National Council of Christian Youth Denounces Attacks Against Louis Gérald Gilles

PORT-AU-PRINCE.— In a tense political climate marked by distrust, the National Council of Christian Youth of Haiti (CONJH) on Friday condemned what it calls a «series of coordinated attacks» against Louis Gérald Gilles, Advisor-President and influential member of the Presidential Transitional Council (PTC). The religious and civic organization sees this as an attempt at political destabilization likely to worsen the national crisis. In a publicly released note, the CONJH stated it observes with concern the proliferation of verbal attacks and smear campaigns targeting Dr. Gilles. These offensives, according to the Council, are not the result of simple political differences, but rather a smear strategy fueled by frustration and fear of change. An Unhealthy Political Climate For the Christian group, these maneuvers aim to weaken a leader deemed too close to the interests of the Haitian people and to divert attention from the true national emergencies. The CONJH warns against an unhealthy climate that could lead to serious abuses and compromise the stabilization efforts undertaken by the Presidential Transitional Council. «Haiti does not need new martyrs, but clear-headed, upright, and responsible individuals,» the note emphasizes, calling on authorities, political actors, and citizens to exercise discernment and responsibility. Call for Ethics and Respect for Institutions The Christian organization urges public officials and parties to refocus the political debate on ethics and respect for institutions. «Personal attacks cannot replace democratic dialogue,» the statement insists, denouncing the risks of political instrumentalization in a context of prolonged transition. The CONJH reminds that, in fact, Haiti has not organized elections for nearly ten years, a situation that undermines the legitimacy of its institutions. «Transition cannot be a vocation; it must have an end,» the document asserts, advocating for the rapid launch of the electoral process to restore to the Haitian people their right to freely choose their leaders. In the final part of its note, the CONJH calls on the Superior Council of the National Police (CSPN) regarding the urgent need to restore public security and the authority of the State. «There can be no democracy without security, nor a State without authority,» the text concludes, calling for a collective awakening to preserve republican institutions and promote a return to constitutional order. Jean Mapou