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international-affairs1 year ago•5 min saved

"U.S. Citizens Evacuated from Haiti Amid Chaos, State Department Reports"

Nearly 1,000 Americans in Haiti have reached out to the US government for assistance as the country grapples with widespread gang violence, political instability, and a humanitarian crisis. The State Department has helped evacuate more than 30 US citizens from Cap-Haitien, but dangerous conditions and gang control have complicated evacuation efforts. Meanwhile, a Florida-based nonprofit has received over 100 rescue requests and is conducting evacuations using multiple modes of transportation. The crisis has left one local aid organization without essential medical supplies, exacerbating the dire humanitarian situation in Haiti.

via CNN|

#evacuation-efforts #haiti #humanitarian-crisis

international-affairs2 years ago•5 min saved

Veterans Aid Americans' Escape from Gaza, Echoing Afghanistan Evacuation

A group of U.S. military veterans played a crucial role in helping five American aid workers escape Gaza and reach Egypt amid the ongoing violence between Israel and Hamas. The veterans, who had previously assisted in the U.S. evacuation of Afghanistan, provided support, communication, and survival techniques to the aid workers, ensuring their safety and facilitating their departure. This successful operation highlights the importance of non-governmental organizations in filling intelligence and communication gaps and supporting evacuation efforts in dangerous areas where official presence is limited. The veterans intend to continue their role in the Middle East and other regions using their military connections and experience.

via The Washington Post|

#american-aid-workers #evacuation-efforts #gaza