HEAVY GUNFIRE ERUPTS Near U.S. Embassy in Haiti's Tabarre District
Gunfire near U.S. Embassy in Haiti has triggered emergency protocols, as American government personnel suspended all official movements outside the embassy compound in Port-au-Prince.
The incident occurred in the Tabarre district, an area close to the heavily fortified U.S. Embassy. Local sources and the embassy's own alert confirmed that heavy gunfire broke out earlier today.
🚫 Movement Suspended for Embassy Staff
According to the U.S. Embassy in Haiti, staff have been ordered to shelter in place, and all movement outside the compound has been temporarily suspended due to security concerns.
'Due to gunfire in the vicinity of the embassy compound, all official movements are paused,' the embassy announced.
⚠️ Residents Advised to Avoid the Area
The embassy is urging residents and visitors to avoid Tabarre until further notice, as the situation remains fluid. No injuries among embassy staff have been reported so far.
📌 Background
This incident comes amid growing unrest in Haiti, where political instability and gang violence have surged in recent months. The Tabarre district is often on alert due to its proximity to key government and international buildings.
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