In a significant development, Garry Conille has been named as Haiti’s new prime minister, ending weeks of anticipation following deliberations within the country’s fractured transitional council.
The announcement comes at a critical juncture as criminal elements continue to wreak havoc in the capital, Port-au-Prince, through acts of violence and destruction.
According to Louis Gérald Gilles, a member of the council, six out of seven voting members selected Conille early on Tuesday.
Laurent St. Cyr, the seventh member, was absent from Haiti during the voting process.
Conille, currently serving as UNICEF’s regional director for Latin America, previously held the position of Haiti’s prime minister from October 2011 to May 2012 during Michel Martelly’s presidency.
He succeeds Michel Patrick Boisvert, who assumed the role of interim prime minister following Ariel Henry’s resignation in late April.
Henry’s departure coincided with a wave of violence orchestrated by powerful gangs on February 29, during which they seized control of police stations, attacked Haiti’s main international airport, and stormed the country’s largest prisons, leading to the escape of over 4,000 inmates.
As a consequence of these events, Henry was barred from re-entering Haiti, and the capital’s airport remained closed for nearly three months.
Despite Conille’s appointment, criminal activities persist in parts of Port-au-Prince and beyond, underscoring the ongoing challenges faced by the nation.
The situation remains tense as Haiti awaits the deployment of a multinational police force, including officers from Kenya, backed by the United Nations, to restore order and stability.
Conille’s assumption of office comes amidst heightened security concerns and a pressing need for concerted efforts to address the root causes of violence and instability in Haiti.
The international community closely watches the developments in the troubled nation, emphasizing the urgency of effective governance and coordinated action to ensure the safety and well-being of its citizens.
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