Mr Moise said back in February that he survived another assassination attempt, describing it as 'a coup'. 'We are shocked and saddened to hear of the horrific assassination of President Jovenel Moise and the attack on First Lady Martine Moise,' the US President said in a statement. Joseph, meanwhile, was supposed to be replaced by Ariel Henry, who had been named prime minister by Moïse a day before the assassination. Henry told The Associated Press in a brief interview that he is the rightful prime minister, calling it an exceptional and confusing situation. 'We are shocked and saddened to hear of the horrific assassination of President Jovenel Moise and the attack on First Lady Martine Moise,' Biden said in a statement.

Source: The Nation July 08, 2021 06:56 UTC