Haiti will name entrepreneur and former senate candidate Alix Didier Fils-Aime to replace Prime Minister Garry Conille, who was tapped for the role in May.
Draft Resolution
A transitional presidential council draft resolution seen by Reuters, mentions this political move.
The resolution, dated Monday, November 11, is expected to be published in the official gazette.
Who Is Didier Fils-Aime?
Didier Fils-Aime is the son of well-known Haitian activist, Alix Fils-Aime, who was jailed under the regime of dictator Jean-Claude “Baby Doc” Duvalier.
The shakeup is the latest blow to political stability in the country which has been wracked with worsening violence.
Situation In Port-au-Prince And Other Areas
Armed gangs have gained control of most of capital Port-au-Prince.
Apart from the capital, they have expanded to nearby regions, fueling hunger and forcing hundreds of thousands from their homes.
Deportation Of Haitian Migrants
Promised international support still lags and nearby nations have deported Haitian migrants back to the country.
Conille, who also briefly led the country over a decade ago, has been Prime Minister for about six months.
He was appointed to the role in May by Haiti’s transition council to return to the role as the Caribbean nation works to restore stability.
The transition council, named in April, was tasked with choosing a prime minister and wielding certain presidential powers.
This was done till such time conditions were considered secure enough for a new election.
There has been some infighting among its councillors.
Conille Visited UAE And Kenya To Seek Assistance
In recent weeks, Conille embarked on trips abroad.
He visited the United Arab Emirates and Kenya to seek security assistance.
Seeking help from other countries became necessary in the aftermath of a deadly gang attack that killed at least 70 people.
Conille Questions Power Of Transition Council
In a letter circulating on Sunday on social media, Conille said the transition council only had power to appoint a Prime Minister.
Conille said that the council did not have the power to dismiss a Prime Minister.
“This resolution, taken outside any legal and constitutional framework, raises serious concerns about its legitimacy and its impact on the future of our country,” the letter said.
A spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office did not respond to a request for comment.
