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The U.S. Embassy in Haiti is sounding the alarm once again — American citizens are being strongly advised to leave the country as soon as it is safe to do so. While domestic flights between Cap-Haitien and Les Cayes and Port-au-Prince have resumed, the situation on the ground remains unpredictable and dangerous due to gang violence and instability. 7 C U.S. government personnel are not authorized to fly in or out of Port-au-Prince, and the Embassy does not endorse any commercial or private carriers at this time.

The head of the Canapé Vert vigilance brigade is calling for roadblocks in his areas of control. He criticizes the current administration for failing to address the country’s worsening insecurity.

The head of the Canapé Vert vigilance brigade is calling for roadblocks in his areas of control. He criticizes the current administration for failing to address the country’s worsening insecurity.

The head of the Canapé Vert vigilance brigade is calling for roadblocks in his areas of control. He criticizes the current administration for failing to address the country’s worsening insecurity.

The head of the Canapé Vert vigilance brigade is calling for roadblocks in his areas of control. He criticizes the current administration for failing to address the country’s worsening insecurity.

A major confrontation erupted in front of the ONA office in Pétion-Ville. Protesters demanding the dismissal of ONA’s Director General—allegedly appointed by Moïse Jean-Charles—clashed with security agents. Guards beat demonstrators with batons, while militants responded by throwing rocks. The police were forced to intervene to control the situation.

A fuel truck entering Gonaïves crashed and exploded on the bridge, causing several casualties. The powerful blast sparked panic in the area as flames and smoke filled the scene. Emergency services are on-site, but the exact number of victims is still unknown.

Residents were seen fleeing through Santo 18 on foot and by motorcycle, carrying bags and personal belongings. The sudden displacement comes as police forces engage in heavy clashes with the 400 Mawozo gang in the area. Fearing for their safety, many locals are leaving their homes to escape the crossfire.

Residents in the Artibonite region have blocked National Road #1 in the Desoulye–Pont Sondé area, demanding that the DDA and Police Commissioner Altis dismantle the Gran Grif gang base in Savien. The population says the gang continues to terrorize communities and they will not back down until authorities take decisive action.

Residents of Lachapelle are fleeing across the Artibonite River to escape the advancing control of the “Taliban” gang. The group has reportedly taken over the area, forcing locals to abandon their homes in search of safety.

Armed individuals set fire to the police station in Lachapelle, escalating insecurity in the region. The attack highlights the growing reach of gangs into rural areas and the continued weakening of state infrastructure in the face of ongoing violence.

French Ambassador to Haiti, Antoine Michon, visited the commune of Kenscoff in a show of solidarity with Haitian authorities and civilians affected by gang violence. While the visit highlights France’s support, it also underscores the ongoing challenges Haiti faces, as diplomatic gestures alone cannot resolve the country’s deep-rooted security crisis.