Haiti

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Chaos in Haiti: US Airlifts Embassy Staff Amid Gang Violence

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Haiti is in turmoil as gangs besiege the capital, leading to a night-time evacuation of embassy staff.

The situation in Haiti has reached a critical point as gangs continue to besiege the capital, Port-au-Prince, prompting the US to conduct an urgent airlift of embassy staff. The intense fighting and escalating violence have forced the deployment of marines for the evacuation operation, highlighting the dire circumstances in the country. Amid the chaos, Jimmy Chérizier, also known as 'Barbecue,' claims to be leading Haiti's poor against corrupt government forces, raising concerns about his violent past.

The US military's evacuation of embassy personnel is a clear indication of Haiti's deepening troubles. Gang violence has plunged the nation into chaos, with the government facing the threat of collapse. Thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes as armed gangs exert control over the capital, creating a humanitarian crisis. The need for bolstered security measures at the embassy underscores the gravity of the situation.

As armed gangs take over the capital and violence escalates, Haiti is in a state of emergency. The recent jailbreak orchestrated by gangs has further intensified the unrest, posing a significant challenge to the government. International efforts, including the US military's presence, are crucial in addressing the crisis and ensuring the safety of diplomatic personnel.

Caribbean leaders are set to convene to discuss solutions to the ongoing violence in Haiti, emphasizing the regional concern over the situation. The rising pressure on Haiti's prime minister to step down reflects the growing unrest and instability in the country. With gangs spreading violence and chaos, urgent action is needed to address the crisis before it spirals further out of control.

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US reportedly airlifts embassy staff out of Haiti as gangs besiege ... (The Guardian)

Officials say marines deployed for night-time evacuation amid intense fighting in Port-au-Prince.

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Jimmy Chérizier says he is leading Haiti's poor against corrupt government forces but experts point to a dark and violent past.

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US Military Airlifts Embassy Personnel From Haiti, Bolsters Security (Voice of America)

The operation was the latest sign of Haiti's troubles as gang violence threatens to bring down the government and has led thousands to flee their homes.

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US military evacuates staff, adds security at embassy in Haiti (Politico)

The operation took place as the Caribbean nation descended into chaos, with gangs overrunning the capital and the government on the verge of collapse. Gangs ...

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US evacuates some personnel as gang violence torments Haiti (NEWS.com.au)

With Haiti's capital spiraling deeper into gang violence, the United States said Sunday it has airlifted non-essential American staff from its embassy in ...

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Haiti in Chaos As Armed Gangs Take Over Capital, US Embassy ... (Newsweek)

Violence has intensified in Port-au-Prince after armed gangs orchestrated jailbreaks from Haiti's two largest jails earlier this month.

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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with Associated Press correspondent Dánica Coto about unrest in Haiti as pressure increases for the prime minister to step down.

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U.S. military flies Marines into Haiti embassy, evacuating some staff ... (Miami Herald)

Non-essential personnel at the U.S. Embassy in Personnel have been evacuated from Haiti, where a united front of armed gangs continue to target key Haitian ...

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US Embassy in Haiti begins evacuations amid heightened gang ... (The Hill)

The United States embassy in Haiti began evacuating some of its personnel on Sunday due to escalating gang violence. “The U.S. Embassy in Haiti remains open ...

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CARICOM leaders to meet Monday to discuss solution to violence in ... (UPI.com)

Caribbean leaders plan to meet Monday in Jamaica to discuss a solution to the political violence in Haiti.

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A Humanitarian Crisis Is Rapidly Unfolding in Haiti (The New York Times)

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Haiti: US evacuates embassy staff amid gang violence (Yahoo News Australia)

The move follows attacks by gangs on the airport, police stations and prisons this week.

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US military evacuates some US Embassy personnel in Haiti ... (ABC News)

U.S. military crews airlifted nonessential personnel out of harm's way, the U.S. Southern Command said.

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US airlifts embassy staff out of Haiti as violence escalates (Financial Times)

The US has airlifted staff from its embassy out of Haiti as violence engulfs the Caribbean country and gangs attack government buildings in the capital, ...

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Haiti: US evacuates embassy staff amid gang violence (BBC News)

The move follows attacks by gangs on the airport, police stations and prisons this week.

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Haiti capital a 'city under siege' amid spasm of gang violence (Kurdistan24)

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Haiti: US evacuates embassy staff amid gang violence (BBC News)

The move follows attacks by gangs on the airport, police stations and prisons this week.

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U.S. Forces Fly in to Embassy in Haiti to Evacuate Nonessential ... (TIME)

The U.S. military said it had flown in forces to beef up security at the U.S. Embassy in Haiti and allow nonessential personnel to leave.

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U.S. military airlifts embassy staff from Port-au-Prince amid Haiti's ... (CBS News)

The military said U.S. embassy personnel in Haiti were evacuated overnight as gang violence explodes in Port-au-Prince and across the country.

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US military airlifts some embassy personnel from Haiti, bolsters ... (Aljazeera.com)

The US operation comes amid gang violence that threatens to bring down the government and has led thousands to flee.

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PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti — Police and palace guards worked Saturday to retake some streets in Haiti's capital after gangs launched massive attacks on at least ...

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Foreigners Trapped in Violence-Torn Haiti Wait Desperately for Way ... (Voice of America)

Scores unable to leave country under siege by violent gangs that have shuttered its international airports, trapping citizens from US, Canada and beyond.

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US military airlifts embassy personnel from Haiti, bolsters security (Reuters India)

The U.S. military said on Sunday it has carried out an operation in Haiti to airlift non-essential embassy personnel from the country and added U.S. forces ...

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As gangs attack police stations in Haiti, Caribbean leaders call an ... (PBS NewsHour)

Police and palace guards worked Saturday to retake some streets in Haiti's capital after gangs launched massive attacks on at least three police stations.

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