US evacuates Haiti embassy staff amid gang violence

US evacuates Haiti embassy staff amid gang violence
US evacuates Haiti embassy staff amid gang violence

 

The United States says it has airlifted non-essential embassy staff from Haiti, as the country spirals further into gang violence.

The Americans have also boosted security at their mission in the capital, Port-au-Prince.

It follows attacks by gangs on the airport, police stations and prisons this week. They are pushing for Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry’s removal.

A three-day state of emergency has been extended by a month.

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