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Chaotic Scenes in Haiti: US Evacuates Embassy Staff Amid Gang Violence

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Violence continues to escalate in Haiti as the US airlifts embassy staff following intense gang attacks. Read more about the chaos in the Caribbean country!

Chaotic scenes unfold in Haiti as the United States evacuates embassy staff amid ongoing gang violence. The recent attacks by armed groups on key installations like the airport, police stations, and prisons have plunged the nation into turmoil. Reports reveal that US marines were deployed for a daring night-time evacuation due to the escalating violence in Port-au-Prince.

The violence in Haiti has reached a critical point, with gangs besieging government buildings and spreading fear among residents. Caribbean leaders are racing to stem the growing unrest as civilians face dire situations. The situation is dire for foreigners trapped in the violence-torn country, unable to find a way out as gangs continue to control strategic locations, including international airports.

Amidst the chaos, the notorious gang boss known as 'Barbecue' has emerged as a controversial figure in Haiti, claiming to represent the poor against government corruption. However, experts point to a dark and violent past, raising concerns about the true intentions behind his actions. Meanwhile, the US military has intensified its presence in Haiti, airlifting embassy personnel and bolstering security to address the escalating gang violence.

The recent events in Haiti shed light on the alarming growth of armed gangs, dubbed 'Frankenstein' monsters due to their influence and collusion with authorities. The intricate web of corruption and negligence has allowed these groups to thrive, posing a significant threat to the stability of the country. As the unrest continues, the international community closely monitors developments in Haiti, hoping for a peaceful resolution to the escalating crisis.

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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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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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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: Gang violence spreads as Caribbean leaders race to stem ... (Africanews English)

They (gangs) came with big guns. We have no guns and we cannot defend ourselves. All of us, the children are suffering” On Saturday, a woman was lying in ...

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Is the feared gang boss 'Barbecue' now the most powerful man in ... (The Guardian)

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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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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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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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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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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How Haiti's Gangs Grew Into 'Frankenstein' Monsters (Barron's)

The latest violence in Haiti underscores the powerful sway of armed gangs, which have profited from collusion with the authorities, institutional negligence ...

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

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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'Barbecue': the violent warlord calling the shots in Haiti's slums (The Irish Times)

Publicity-hungry ex-policeman Jimmy Cherizier is calling for a revolution to topple embattled government.

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Violence in Haiti puts focus on how to unravel gangs' grip on power (The Japan Times)

Armed gangs have profited from collusion, negligence and chaos since the 2021 assassination of former Haitian President Jovenel Moise.

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Shortages Loom After Gangs Attack Haiti's Main Container Terminal (The Maritime Executive)

Haiti faces a serious risk of shortages of food, medical supplies and other basic necessities because of extreme gang violence in Port-au-Prince, wher...

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Haiti spirals to collapse as gangs tighten grip (BBC News)

With a prime minister unable to return and violent criminals in control, Haiti is fast descending into anarchy.

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How Haiti became a failed state (The Conversation UK)

The US military started airlifting embassy staff out of Haiti overnight as the Caribbean island descends further into chaos. Rival gangs have joined forces ...

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Emergency Caribbean summit to address Haiti gang crisis (RTE.ie)

Envoys from key nations will meet in the Caribbean to address the spiralling situation in Haiti, as gang violence crippled the impoverished island nation's ...

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US, Germany and EU embassies begin evacuating staff as violence ... (CNN)

The United States and other diplomatic missions have begun evacuating personnel from Haiti, as gang violence in the Caribbean nation's capital of ...

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Haiti emergency summit called as gang-fuelled security crisis spirals (Aljazeera.com)

Jamaica meeting comes as foreign diplomats evacuated from the Caribbean nation as gangs seek to oust its prime minister.

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As Haiti gang violence rages, EU evacuates all diplomatic staff (POLITICO.eu)

The EU has evacuated its staff from Haiti in response to a “dramatic security deterioration,” European Commission spokesperson Peter Stano said Monday.

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Stranded Haiti aid worker describes city under siege: 'Fear and ... (The Guardian)

Matt Knight, a British aid worker, tells of ferocious gun battles between security forces and gangs that keep him up at night.

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Waves of violence hit Haiti hard, as Security Council condemns ... (UN News)

Waves of violence have displaced more than 15000 Haitians in just a week amid ongoing looting at the country's main port, according to the latest report ...

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US pledges more funds for Haiti security force as situation 'untenable' (Reuters)

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Monday the United States would contribute an additional $100 million to a United Nations-backed multinational ...

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