Haiti’s new interim Prime Minister, Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, was sworn in on Monday as the capital, Port-au-Prince, faced a new wave of violence. Shortly after his inauguration, gunfire erupted at Toussaint Louverture International Airport, where gangs targeted a commercial Spirit Airlines flight landing from Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Shots fired at the plane struck a flight attendant, who sustained minor injuries, according to reports from Spirit Airlines and the U.S. Embassy. The flight, originally bound for Port-au-Prince, was diverted and safely landed in the Dominican Republic. In response, some airlines have temporarily suspended operations to Haiti due to ongoing security concerns.
During his inauguration, Fils-Aimé underscored the critical need for security, stating, “The first essential task that will determine the success of the transition is to re-establish the security of people, property and infrastructure, food security, and freedom of movement throughout the country.”
Fils-Aimé’s appointment follows his 2015 campaign for the Senate and his studies at Boston University. He was previously considered a private sector candidate for the interim prime minister role before the position was held by Garry Conille
