Violent gangs attempted to seize control of Port-au-Prince, the nation’s capital, over the weekend, forcing the U.S. Military to remove non-essential soldiers from Haiti.
According to a statement from U.S. Central Command, “the U.S. military conducted an operation at the Department of State’s request to bolster the protection of the U.S. Embassy at Port-au-Prince, allow our Embassy mission activities to continue, and enable non-essential staff to exit.”
After gangs overran the Port-au-Prince jail and released hundreds of convicts out into the streets, the fragile island nation is on the edge of collapsing. The tiny, destitute nation has suffered much from everything from significant earthquakes to political killings.
The gangs have plundered buildings and ports, targeted the nation’s principal international airport, attacked police stations, and stopped the flow of humanitarian supplies.
The United States State Department released a statement stating, “The current security in Haiti is unpredictable and hazardous.” We are aware that, at this time, there aren’t many or any commercial choices for securely leaving Haiti. We encourage American people to take advantage of them as soon as they become available.
The message also stated that “the U.S. Embassy’s capacity to help U.S. citizens is severely constrained.”
The Biden administration advised Americans traveling to Haiti to stay away from crows, maintain a low profile, be ready to take cover at any time, avoid going outside at night, and keep an eye on the local media for updates on any reported instances of violence, protests, or disturbances.
Under President Joe Biden, the United States has had many occasions to evacuate people abroad due to the emboldenment of rivals, terrorists, and criminals by the feeble leadership coming from Washington. Afghanistan, Ukraine, Sudan, Belarus, and other places are among the examples.
