The US appeals to the military to evacuate its embassy staff from Haiti

Following the escalation of conflicts in the Haitian capital, the US army intervened to evacuate the country’s embassy in Port-au-Prince.

The security forces have been exchanging fire with Haitian armed groups for about 10 days, and this process threatens social security in this country. Armed groups have threatened civil war if Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry remains. The opposition also demands his removal from power and the establishment of a transitional council for 18 months.

On March 1, taking advantage of the departure of the Prime Minister, groups attacked police stations, Port-au-Prince International Airport, and large prisons, and on March 9, the Ministry of Interior building, the headquarters of the Haitian Western District Police, and the empty presidential palace were attacked. was placed.

Currently, armed gangs control more than 80% of the territory of Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, and are consolidating their positions in other areas.Ports and airports in This country is inactive and the roads leading to the capital are blocked.

Prime Minister Ariel Henry never made it back from his trip to Haiti and is now reported to be stuck in the US in Puerto Rico. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken called for an “immediate” transfer of power.