According to reports, Conille, accompanied by Normil Rameu, the head of Haiti's national police, and several journalists, was at Haiti's largest hospital when gunfire erupted outside the premises.
Louis Gerald Gilles, a member of the transitional presidential council which recently appointed Conille as the leader of the tumultuous Caribbean nation, mentioned he was currently on his way to the hospital and was unable to provide additional details.
Fritz Belizaire, who served as the Haitian sports minister from 2006 to 2011, has been chosen as the new Prime Minister days after Ariel Henry officially stepped down from the post. The transitional council aims to establish a stable government as gang violence has rocked the country since Feb 29.
A US official said the decision for Henry's resignation was made on Friday, though he did not officially tender it to his cabinet until Monday evening and later issued an official video address.
“The police were ordered to use all legal means at their disposal to enforce the curfew and apprehend all offenders,” said a statement from Finance Minister Patrick Boivert, who is serving as acting prime minister.
Haiti: The Haitian prime minister who resigned under pressure over the weekend said on Monday that the country has made significant progress during his tenure even as the political standoff that led to his ouster
Top News
Latest News
