The Liberty Conservative: Foreign Missions Evacuate Personnel from Haiti Amid Growing Violence
The United States and other diplomatic missions have begun evacuating personnel from Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, as gang violence continues to escalate. The German and European missions have been forced to turn down requests for evacuation assistance due to the dangerous security situation.
In response to the crisis, the US military conducted an operation to airlift non-essential personnel from the US embassy and increase security measures. The international airport in Haiti remains closed, and the main port terminal was attacked by armed gangs.
Haiti’s airspace has been closed to the Dominican Republic, but an exception was made for a commercial helicopter evacuation. Credible intelligence suggests that gangs may be moving towards the Petionville area, where luxury hotels and embassies are located.
The situation worsened when several thousand prisoners escaped from the National Penitentiary, prompting the declaration of a state of emergency. The EU delegation has closed its offices and reduced its presence in Haiti, stating they will return when security conditions improve.
A Haitian gang leader has threatened civil war and genocide if Prime Minister Ariel Henry does not step down. The chaos has forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes, impacting the distribution of essential supplies by aid organizations.
The healthcare system in Haiti is on the brink of collapse, with shortages of personnel, medicine, and oxygen. Public frustration is mounting against Prime Minister Henry over the escalating violence in the country.
CARICOM is set to hold a meeting on Haiti in the Jamaican capital on Monday to address the crisis. The international community is closely monitoring the situation and providing support where possible in this time of uncertainty and unrest.
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