Port-au-Prince, Haiti CNN —Security forces protecting Haiti’s leader provided covering fire as he left a hospital in Port-au-Prince after an interview with CNN, in a stark illustration of the violence that continues to plague the gang-ravaged nation.
Conille initially proceeded with the interview and did not remark on the gunfire — which is not an unusual thing to hear in Port-au-Prince.
No one was injured and the prime minister was safely returned to his office.
In May, Conille was appointed prime minister during the government’s transition period, with the aim to eventually lead Haiti to new elections.
Conille had previously briefly served as prime minister from 2011 to 2012 during the presidency of Michel Martelly.
Persons:
Garry Conille, MSS Force “, Conille, Ariel Henry, –, Michel Martelly
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