Recent events in Haiti have brought about a concerning escalation of violence, prompting diplomatic evacuations from Port-au-Prince over the weekend. The situation has become increasingly dire, with reports of heightened gang violence paralyzing the country. In response to the growing unrest, a U.S. military helicopter evacuated non-essential personnel from the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince under the cover of darkness. Despite the evacuations, the embassy will remain operational, with additional security measures, likely U.S. Marines, being deployed to safeguard the premises.
Other embassies, including the German and European Union embassy, also conducted evacuations via helicopter as the airport in Port-au-Prince remains closed due to gang-related conflicts. The airport came under attack by armed gangs, with reports of gunfire damaging a plane. Diplomats have expressed concerns over the safety of attempting to leave the country via land borders to the Dominican Republic, citing the dangers posed by gang checkpoints.
