US Military Evacuates Embassy Staff and Bolsters Security in Haiti Amid Gang Violence

The US military has conducted an operation to airlift non-essential embassy personnel from Haiti and bolster security at the embassy in Port-au-Prince amid escalating gang violence that threatens the government. The violence, which has led to thousands fleeing their homes, erupted after Haiti's Prime Minister Ariel Henry agreed to hold general elections in mid-2025. The US State Department remains committed to supporting the Haitian people, including mobilizing support for the Haitian National Police and expediting the deployment of a multinational security mission to restore order.