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Security operations intensify as heavy gunfire erupts near US Embassy in Haiti
military conflicts Jan 31, 2026, 7:53 PM
Security operations intensify as heavy gunfire erupts near US Embassy in Haiti
  • Heavy gunfire reported in Port-au-Prince prompted the U.S. Embassy to issue a security alert.
  • Armed gangs, particularly the "400 Mawozo," control significant areas, increasing risks for residents.
  • U.S. citizens are advised to avoid these areas as security operations are ongoing.
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Haiti struggles as gangs kill thousands and US Marines defend embassy
military conflicts Nov 17, 2025, 10:14 AM
Haiti struggles as gangs kill thousands and US Marines defend embassy
  • The gunmen engaged US Marines guarding the embassy in Port-au-Prince in a shootout last week.
  • No injuries were reported among US servicemen despite the firefight.
  • Haiti has been grappling with escalating gang violence and instability since 2021.
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