U.S. Citizens Evacuated from Haiti Amidst Escalating Gang Violence

March 18, 2024
U.S. Citizens Evacuated from Haiti Amidst Escalating Gang Violence
  • Over 30 U.S. citizens evacuated from Haiti amid gang violence and political instability.

  • U.S. State Department confirms Miami arrival of citizens on a government-chartered flight from Cap-Haïtien.

  • Port-au-Prince main airport closure due to gang and police clashes, triggering the evacuation.

  • Evacuation follows U.S. military deployment to enhance embassy security in the gang-dominated areas.

  • Prime Minister Ariel Henry's resignation led to a power vacuum and increased gang aggression.

  • State Department planning more evacuations, with evacuees agreeing to reimburse the government for flights.

  • Ongoing crisis in Haiti exacerbates food shortages, with the U.S. citizens' situation continuously monitored.

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