12/11/2024
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12/11/2024
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On November 10, 2024, Haiti's transitional presidential council announced the appointment of entrepreneur and former senate candidate Alix Didier Fils-Aime as the new prime minister, replacing Garry Conille, who had been in office since May. This leadership change occurred amid escalating violence in Port-au-Prince, where shootouts erupted between police and gangs on the same day.
The capital has been grappling with increasing gang activity, with coalitions like Viv Ansanm attempting to seize control of entire neighborhoods. In late October, police engaged in intense battles with these groups, leading to significant displacement of residents and a surge in violence.
The recent appointment of Fils-Aime as prime minister is part of a broader effort by Haiti's transitional council to address the nation's security crisis and restore stability. However, the ongoing clashes between law enforcement and gangs underscore the formidable challenges facing the new administration.
