World October 25, 2024 - 1:22 pm

UN humanitarian helicopter attacked by armed gangs in Haiti

Haiti.- A United Nations helicopter carrying three crew members and 15 passengers was shot at by armed gangs while flying over the Grand Ravine neighborhood in Haiti. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, and the helicopter landed safely in Port-au-Prince. This incident highlights escalating violence in the region.

In another attack, armed groups targeted U.S. Embassy vehicles in Haiti, damaging at least one armored vehicle by ripping out a window. These recent incidents underscore severe security risks for humanitarian missions operating in Haiti.

The ongoing violence raises concerns about potential flight cancellations and disruptions to the UN’s helicopter services, which are essential for providing humanitarian aid to millions of Haitians in communities cut off by criminal groups.

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