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US shuts down Haiti embassy over ‘intense gunfire’

The United​ States Closes Embassy in Haiti‌ Due to Security Concerns

The ‌United States embassy ⁣in Haiti was forced to close its doors on August 8th due to escalating security ⁢threats. The decision came after reports of gunfire in the vicinity of the embassy, posing a significant risk to the safety of ⁤embassy personnel.

Embassy Closed and⁣ Personnel Restricted

“The Embassy is closed today. All personnel are restricted ​to Embassy compounds until further notice⁣ due to gunfire in the vicinity of the Embassy,”

the U.S. State Department announced ‍in a ⁣statement.

This precautionary measure aims to ensure the well-being ‌of embassy ‌staff and visitors. Until further notice, all personnel are prohibited⁣ from traveling between the compounds⁢ to minimize exposure to potential danger.

The United⁤ States ‍remains⁢ committed⁢ to maintaining a​ strong diplomatic presence in​ Haiti and will closely monitor the ‌situation to determine when ‍it is safe to reopen the embassy.



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