US Extends Flight Ban to Haiti's Capital Through September Over Gang Violence

The FAA cites escalating risks from armed gangs as the UN warns of worsening humanitarian conditions in Port-au-Prince.

The US Federal Aviation Administration has extended its ban on flights to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, until September 8, citing security risks posed by armed gangs.
The ban was first implemented in November 2024 after gangs fired on three commercial planes, and it applies to flights landing in the capital but allows transit above 10,000 feet.
UN human rights expert William O'Neill reports that gangs control up to 85% of Port-au-Prince, with widespread violence, displacement, and humanitarian crises affecting over a million people.
O'Neill has called for increased international support, including a better-equipped and expanded UN-backed multinational police force to counter gang influence.
The UN Secretary-General has proposed funding for the Kenya-led force from the UN budget to provide essential resources such as helicopters, drones, and body armor.