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Michelly Teixeira

Haiti Presidential Council Fires Prime Minister, Appoints Businessman In New Blow To Stabilization Process

Prime Minister Garry Conille was recently dismissed by Haiti’s Presidential Council (Credit: AFP)

Haiti's ruling presidential council has dismissed Prime Minister Garry Conille just six months into his tenure and appointed businessman Didier Fils-Aimé as his replacement. The decision has sparked controversy within the country's political circles, with critics questioning its legality.

The council, a nine-member body overseeing the country's transition after the resignation of Ariel Henry, signed an executive order on Sunday to remove Conille, which was leaked before being published in the country's official gazette on Monday.

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