Haiti Council Dismisses Prime Minister Garry Conille

Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille has been ousted by the Transitional Presidential Council (TPC) after less than six months in office, with businessman Alix Didier Fils-Aimé appointed as his successor. Conille, a former United Nations official, described his removal as illegal, highlighting concerns over the legitimacy of the council's authority, as the Haitian Constitution stipulates that only an active parliament can dismiss a prime minister. Haiti is currently grappling with severe gang violence, a lack of elected leadership, and a humanitarian crisis, with over 3,600 deaths reported since January and significant portions of the population facing hunger. The political turmoil follows the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in July 2021, which left a power vacuum and contributed to the rise of gang control in the capital, Port-au-Prince. The U.S. government has expressed support for Conille's leadership and urged the council to focus on the urgent security situation in Haiti. The situation remains precarious as the TPC struggles to navigate the country's ongoing crises while preparing for elections that have been delayed for years.