Heavy Gunfire Near U.S. Embassy in Haiti Prompts Security Lockdown

According to the International Desk of Webangah News Agency, heavy gunfire erupted near the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, prompting American staff to halt all movements in the area. Emergency services remain active as Haitian security forces engage in ongoing clashes with armed gangs across several districts of the capital.

The U.S. Embassy issued an urgent security alert for American citizens following reports of intense shootings north and south of the embassy compound, as well as in the Croix-des-Bouquets area on Saturday. Authorities have yet to confirm casualties or the motives behind the attacks.