State Department issues security alert amid 'heavy gunfire' near US Embassy in Haiti
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The U.S. Embassy in Haiti alerted American citizens of ongoing security operations in Port-au-Prince and Croix-de-Bouquets as heavy gunfire prompted government personnel to halt all movements.
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Officials urged nearby U.S. citizens to avoid the area and monitor local media for updates.
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The U.S. Embassy in Haiti alerted American citizens of ongoing security operations in Port-au-Prince and Croix-de-Bouquets as heavy gunfire prompted government personnel to halt all movements.
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