American Citizens Evacuated from Haiti
In a recent development, a charter flight carrying American citizens fleeing violence-hit Haiti has landed in Miami. More than 30 Americans were on board the flight which arrived at the Miami International Airport. Government officials in Miami are assisting the evacuees in planning their next steps.
Charter Flights Offered by the State Department
The State Department has announced the provision of limited charter flights for American citizens from the relatively calmer city of Cap-Haïtien. Individuals boarding these flights are required to sign a promissory bill agreeing to reimburse the government for the evacuation services.
Challenges in Haiti
The main airport in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, remains closed due to ongoing gang attacks that began in February. The situation has led to a sense of distress and uncertainty among both residents and visitors.
Voices from the Evacuees
Evacuee Avlot Quessa expressed deep concern over the turmoil in Haiti, describing the situation as “terrible” and filled with suffering. Another passenger, Marie Lucie St. Fleur, shared her emotional attachment to Haiti and expressed sadness over the current state of affairs in her homeland.
Political Unrest in Haiti
The resignation of Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry brought a temporary sense of calm, following demands from local gangs. However, the country awaits the appointment of an interim government amidst ongoing security challenges and reports of renewed attacks.
Jimmy “Barbecue” Cherizier, a prominent figure in the gang rebellion, has emphasized that Henry’s resignation is just the beginning of a larger struggle for stability in Haiti. The process of selecting an interim replacement and forming a transition council is still underway.
