State Department arranges charter flights for U.S. citizens exiting Haiti
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Urgent Evacuation: Charter Flights for U.S. Citizens in Haiti
In a swift response to the escalating crisis in Haiti, the State Department revealed an urgent evacuation plan for American citizens.
“We are arranging a charter flight for U.S. citizens with valid U.S. passports from Cap-Haitien to the U.S.,” the department announced on X. “Travel to Cap-Haitien is conducted at your own risk.”
Americans seeking to leave Haiti must promptly complete an online form to secure their spot on the chartered transportation.
The Perilous Journey from Cap-Haitien
The historic city of Cap-Haitien, approximately 130 miles from the capital, has become a relative safe haven, albeit isolated due to the overwhelming gang control on routes to and fro.
- Gangs have seized control of neighborhoods in Port au-Prince.
- The resulting chaos has led to the shutdown of two international airports.
Amidst the turmoil, gangs have been launching attacks and orchestrating prison breaks to oppose Prime Minister Ariel Henry, pressing for his resignation.
Gang Leader Calls for Political Change
The influential gang leader, Jimmy “Barbecue” Cherizier, has even hinted at the possibility of civil conflict if the Prime Minister does not step down—a resignation that Henry has agreed to, pending the appointment of his successor.
Rescue Missions Amid Political Turmoil
Rep. Cory Mills (R-FL) recently made headlines for facilitating the extraction of Americans from Haiti, emphasizing the urgency of the mission and critiques of the current administration’s approach to crisis management.
“This recent mission reiterates a disturbing reality that under President Biden’s leadership, American lives are continually jeopardized,” commented Mills.
The gravity of the situation in Haiti has not been lost on Secretary of State Antony Blinken either, who, after discussions with Caribbean leaders in Jamaica, is advocating for international collaboration in restoring stability to Haiti.
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