The United Nations has ordered the evacuation of its staff from Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, as violent clashes between armed gangs and civilians intensify, forcing diplomatic missions to adapt.
A United States Air Force C-130 transported American diplomats from Port-au-Prince's airport, which faced closure due to gunfire hitting commercial flights amidst rising gang violence in the city.
We are temporarily reducing our footprint in the capital, but our commitment to the Haitian people remains unwavering. Critical humanitarian programs will continue despite the challenges.
Doctors Without Borders has suspended critical care in Port-au-Prince, citing threats to staff and patients by police, signaling the dire humanitarian situation that impacts daily survival.
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