Haitian PM says was targeted in assassination attempt

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry on Monday said that he was targeted in an assassination attempt during weekend national day celebrations.

Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry told AFP in an interview Monday that he was targeted in an assassination attempt during weekend national day celebrations.

"An attempt has been made against me personally. My life has been put in the crosshairs," said Henry, who has been de-facto running the country since the July assassination of president Jovenel Moise.