It’s being called apocalyptic. Some streets in the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince, look like a war zone. Canada Embassy is on a major thoroughfare and has, for more than a week, been protected by Canadian Special Forces. The only safe way in or out is by helicopter. This was one of nine airlifts to the Dominican Republic Thursday, but for most, …
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Gang violence in Haiti has killed over 1,500 people this year
Global Affairs Canada confirms they were able to help another 50 Canadian citizens leave Haiti. This is one of the Canadian helicopters as it arrived at Canada’s Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti’s capital. Global Affairs facilitated nine departure flights yesterday. Since March 26, they have been able to help 132 Canadian citizens reunite with their families. This latest batch of evacuations …
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