Chaos has gripped Haiti as rising violence forced the United Nations to suspend all flights to the Caribbean nation this week. ✈️💥 The move comes after commercial planes were struck by gunfire, sparking fears for civilian and aid worker safety.
Bullets in the Sky: Airlines Under Fire
A Spirit Airlines flight from the U.S. was diverted to the Dominican Republic Monday after being shot at while approaching Port-au-Prince. A flight attendant suffered injuries, while a JetBlue plane later landed in New York with bullet damage – both incidents highlighting the rapidly deteriorating security situation.
Capital Lockdown 🔒
UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric reported 20+ armed clashes and widespread roadblocks paralyzing movement in Port-au-Prince. The violence has forced the closure of the capital's international airport until November 18, though sea access remains open – for now.
Humanitarian Crisis Deepens 🚑
The flight suspension has halted critical aid deliveries, including 20 trucks of food and medical supplies destined for southern regions. Schools across the capital are shut, cash assistance programs canceled, and over 1,000 vulnerable people left without support. 🌍'The situation was already dire – now it's catastrophic,' warned UN humanitarian coordinators.
As global leaders call for urgent de-escalation, Haitians face an increasingly uncertain future. Stay tuned for updates. 📢
