A state of emergency and curfew is in effect in Haiti and the US has asked its citizens to leave the country
The Haitian government has ordered State of emergency and night curfew The country’s main prison was attacked by groups of gang members on Saturday, killing at least a dozen people and leading to a mass escape, AFP reports.
The two measures apply in the Ouest department, which includes the capital, and may be renewed. The executive indicated in a statement that the aim of both was, “to restore order and take appropriate measures to regain control of the situation.” curfew is in force From this Sunday to March 6 And will be implemented between 6:00 pm to 5:00 am.
the statement has been made Signed by the Minister of EconomyPatrick Michel Boisvert, as the country’s acting prime minister, as Ariel Henry signs an agreement to send police from the African country as part of a United Nations mission to help restore order in that country ravaged by gangs. Was in Kenya for.
America and France canceled activities in their embassies
The United States Embassy in the Haitian capital Port-au-Prince has asked nationals residing in the country let them give it up “As soon as possible” in view of the current security situation and the wave of violence that has increased in recent days.
He issued a statement saying, “Given the current security situation and infrastructure challenges, U.S. citizens in Haiti should leave Haiti as quickly as possible using commercial transportation options or other available private transportation options.”
Similarly, the US EmbassyIt is recommended not to travel to the country And, if you go, avoid crowds and areas affected by violence or riots, being prepared to shelter in place for a long period of time. Among other things, it is also recommended to stay on the road after dark and carry identity documents.
The US Embassy has canceled scheduled office appointments, conducting limited operations on Monday.
Measures have also been taken by the French Embassy in Port-au-Prince, which has announced that, “as a precautionary measure”, visa and administration services will be closed. closed to public this Monday.
According to lawyer organizations, 97% of escaped prisoners
This Saturday Haitian criminal gangs attacked the National Penitentiary and freed unspecified number of prisoners, Although the country’s authorities have not published official figures, the Collective of Lawyers for the Defense of Human Rights (CADDHO) has stated that 97% of prisoners have escaped (3,597 out of 3,696 people).
Not only some people were kept in jail The country’s most prominent criminalsBut the Colombians also accuse Moises of murder, which triggered the latest wave of violence, as well as the former head of the former president’s security department, Dimitrie Herard, or his security coordinator, Jean Lagual Civil, all of whom have been charged. . Murder case judge instructor.
The attack comes after one of Haiti’s most prominent bosses, Jimmy Cherisier, alias ‘Barbeque’, announced on Thursday the start of a “revolution” against the government of Prime Minister Ariel Henry.