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Amid escalating gang violence, diplomats, including those from the US and Germany, evacuated Port-au-Prince. Criminal groups, aiming to oust Prime Minister Ariel Henry, targeted key sites. The US military bolstered embassy security and facilitated staff departures. CARICOM called for assistance, with Haiti facing a humanitarian crisis. Despite challenges, there was hope as missionaries kidnapped last month were freed.    #US #Germany #ArielHenry #HaitiVoilence #Haitinews #HaitiCrisis #CARICOM #USEmbassy #Worldnews #Oneindia #Oneindianews                  ~ED.103~GR.122~

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00:00 Amid escalating gang violence in Haiti's capital, now diplomats from various missions, including

00:07 the United States and Germany, have evacuated Port-au-Prince on Sunday.

00:12 The unrest, including attack on key sites like the presidential palace and police headquarters,

00:16 have prompted concerns of a city under siege.

00:19 The criminal factions, already wielding significant control in the capital Port-au-Prince and

00:24 beyond, have intensified their campaign to remove Prime Minister Ariel Henry from power,

00:29 plunging the national capital into deeper turmoil.

00:32 Last night, the US military conducted a pre-dawn operation to bolster security at its embassy

00:37 and facilitate the departure of non-essential personnel.

00:40 Helicopter flights were observed, indicating the evacuation process.

00:44 While the US embassy remains operational with reduced staff, the German foreign ministry

00:48 has announced the departure of its ambassador and the EU representatives to the Dominican

00:53 Republic due to the precarious situation in the country.

00:56 Meanwhile, CARICOM also summoned envoys from several nations and the United Nations to

01:01 discuss the way to address the violence and provide aid to Haiti.

01:04 The deteriorating situation has led to a humanitarian crisis, with hundreds and thousands internally

01:09 displaced and residents living in constant fear now.

01:12 The gangs have taken over parts of the capital, resulting in total chaos and lawlessness.

01:18 Attack on critical infrastructure, including prisons, have further destabilised the country.

01:22 Prime Minister Henry, under political pressure to enact the political reforms, is now standing

01:27 in Puerto Rico after being away when the violence erupted.

01:31 The UN-approved multinational policing mission led by Kenya is yet to deploy due to logistical

01:36 hurdles.

01:37 With a total state of emergency declared in parts of Haiti and a night-time curfew in

01:40 effect, the situation remains precarious.

01:43 Many residents have been left homeless and uncertain about the future amid the ongoing

01:47 violence and instability.

01:50 Despite these challenges, there was a glimmer of hope as a Catholic parish announced the

01:54 release of missionaries who were kidnapped last month, highlighting the pervasive security

01:58 threats facing the country.

02:00 But the dominance of gangs and opposition leader Jimmy Chérizier persists in the nation.

02:05 As Haiti grapples with deepening crisis, international assistance and concerted efforts are urgently

02:10 needed to restore stability and address the humanitarian needs of the population within

02:16 the country.

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