June 9th 2024.
On June 8, 2024, Garry Conille, the newly selected Prime Minister of Haiti, was hospitalized for an unknown issue. This occurred just a few days after his arrival in the country. The news of his hospitalization came as a shock to many, especially since he had only been selected for the role on May 28. The only information released by his office was a brief statement stating that Conille was feeling unwell after a busy week and thanking those who had visited him. They also assured the public that he was in stable condition.
According to Reuters, Conille's office stated, "Following a week of intense activities, the Prime Minister... had a slight illness on the afternoon of Saturday June 8, 2024 and went to the hospital for treatment. His situation is stable for the moment." Meanwhile, a source close to Conille, who spoke anonymously due to a lack of authority to address the press, reported that he appeared to have difficulty breathing before being taken to the hospital. The source also noted that Conille, who suffers from asthma, sometimes uses an inhaler.
As the news of Conille's hospitalization spread, many officials were seen entering the hospital, including Frantz Elbé, Haiti's national director of police, and Bruno Maes, the UNICEF representative for Haiti. Onlookers gathered outside as several SUVs with tinted windows blocked the street, causing speculation and concern.
Conille's selection as Prime Minister came after a complicated process and he now faces a daunting set of tasks. One of his main challenges is addressing the widespread violence initiated by the country's gangs. These gangs have been increasingly demanding a voice in the decisions affecting the country. While a Kenyan-led UN peacekeeping force is expected to arrive soon, The Guardian reports that some are critical of yet another foreign force on Haitian soil.
Fortunately, on June 9, 2024, an official statement was released stating that Conille's health had stabilized and his condition was now stable. However, further updates are still awaited. Conille, a former UNICEF regional director for Latin America and the Caribbean, previously served as Haiti's Prime Minister from October 2011 to May 2012. He also worked as a top aide to former President Bill Clinton after Haiti's devastating 2010 earthquake.
During his previous term as Prime Minister, Conille was voted in by Haiti's parliament. However, tensions with the president at the time, Michel Martelly, forced him to resign, according to Haitian Times. As Haiti's new Prime Minister, Conille faces a difficult road ahead, but his experience and qualifications give hope for a brighter future for the country.
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