"U.S. Evacuates Americans from Haiti Amid Escalating Gang Violence"

The U.S. State Department has chartered flights to evacuate Americans from the besieged Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, due to the city being overrun by criminal gangs. Nearly 1,600 U.S. citizens have registered for evacuation, and the State Department plans to airlift 30 Americans per day to safety in the Dominican Republic. The situation in Haiti has been marked by violence and unrest, with gangs controlling large parts of the capital. Prime Minister Ariel Henry has agreed to resign, and a transitional council and multinational security support mission are being established to facilitate free and fair elections and help stabilize the country.