France Initiates Evacuation of Vulnerable Citizens from Haiti Amid Unrest
The French government has begun organizing special flights to evacuate its most vulnerable nationals from Haiti, as gang violence and political chaos continue to escalate.
- France is providing government-chartered flights to help its nationals leave Haiti due to escalating gang violence and political chaos.
- Over 1,000 French nationals are registered with the French embassy in Haiti, with the ministry prioritizing the evacuation of the most vulnerable.
- The French embassy in Port-au-Prince remains operational, offering support to the French community amidst deteriorating conditions.
- Violence in Haiti has intensified since February, following a prison raid by armed groups and the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry.
- The United States has also been evacuating its citizens from Haiti, highlighting the international concern over the situation.