U.S. urges citizens to leave Haiti ‘as soon as possible’ amid security situation
Global News
The advisory comes as Haiti continues to face security issues with gangs in the country now controlling large parts of the country.
The U.S. has issued an advisory urging all citizens currently in Haiti to leave as soon as possible amid the “current security situation and infrastructure challenges.”
Americans are urged to use commercial or private transport to get out of the country, with the advisory noting that multiple airlines and charter companies currently offer flights from its international airports in Port-au-Prince and Cap-Haitien.
“Flights fill up quickly and seats may only be available several days or even weeks in advance of departure,” the advisory posted Wednesday on the U.S. Embassy in Haiti’s website states.
“U.S. citizens wishing to depart Port-au-Prince should monitor local news and only do so when considered safe.”
American Airlines, JetBlue, Spirit, Air Caraibe and Sunrise Airways are among the airlines the embassy lists that service the country.
U.S. citizens are also advised to continue to use extreme caution while travelling around the country, to avoid demonstrations and large gatherings, to get to a safe area if they encounter a roadblock, and to review guidance on travel to high-risk areas.
The advisory comes as Haiti continues to face security issues with gangs in the country now controlling large parts of the country, which has fuelled a humanitarian crisis displacing tens of thousands of Haitians.