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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