"US Deploys Anti-Terrorism Marines to Protect Embassy in Haiti Amid Political Turmoil"

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Source: New York Post
"US Deploys Anti-Terrorism Marines to Protect Embassy in Haiti Amid Political Turmoil"
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The US Marine Corps deployed an anti-terrorism unit to protect the US Embassy in Haiti following the prime minister's announcement of resignation amidst escalating gang violence. Gang leader Jimmy Chérizier has seized power and vowed to continue fighting until the prime minister resigns. The US military has airlifted embassy workers out of Haiti, and armed gangs control 80% of the capital city, wreaking havoc. The US Southern Command announced the deployment of a Marine Fleet-Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST) to maintain strong security capabilities at the embassy and assist with potential evacuations.

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