Haiti sees worsened gang violence
UN warns disaster in Haiti is escalating as gang violence throughout the nation continues to worsen. (Video courtesy of AP, thumb courtesy of Reuters)
A Spirit Airways flight out of Florida was struck by gunfire on Monday whereas making a touchdown in Port-au-Prince in Haiti on Monday.
A spokesperson for the airline advised Fox Information Digital Spirit flight 951 from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was diverted to Santiago, Dominican Republic, the place it landed safely after being hit by gunfire.
After arriving within the Dominican Republic, an inspection discovered proof of injury to the plane that was in step with gunfire.
Whereas not one of the friends on board have been injured, one flight attendant on the plane reported minor accidents and was being evaluated by medical personnel.
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A Spirit Airline flight was struck by gunfire whereas making an attempt to land in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on Monday. (Ethan Miller/Getty Photos)
The plane has since been taken out of service and Spirit is arranging for a special airplane to take friends and crew again to Fort Lauderdale.
“The safety of our guests and team members is our top priority, and we have suspended our service at Port-au-Prince (PAP) and Cap-Haitien (CAP) pending further evaluation,” the airline mentioned in an announcement.
The U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince mentioned it’s conscious of gang-led efforts to dam journey to and from the town, which can embrace armed violence and disruption to roads, ports and airports.
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FILE PHOTO: A lady and three youngsters flee their house from gang violence, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti October 20, 2024. (REUTERS/Ralph Tedy Erol/File Picture)
“The security situation in Haiti is unpredictable and dangerous,” the U.S. Embassy mentioned. “Travel within Haiti is conducted at your own risk.”
The assertion additionally famous that the U.S. authorities can’t assure the protection of U.S. residents touring to airports, borders or overseas in Haiti.
The embassy advised these contemplating touring in Haiti to contemplate their private security first.
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The protection warnings come on the identical day Haitian Prime Minister Garry Conille was faraway from workplace after simply six months within the position.
