US Missionaries Trapped in Haiti Amid Violence and Lawlessness
As gang violence and lawlessness continue to grip Haiti, US missionaries in the country are expressing fear and concern over the lack of rescue efforts. Missionary Jill Dolan and her family, along with colleagues Lynn and Miriam Cinotti, are stranded in different areas of Haiti and facing threats from street gangs and looters.
With civilians and international airports closed due to the violence and attacks, the missionaries and other Americans are struggling with shortages of food, water, and medicine. The US military recently executed an airlift of US Embassy personnel, but has not extended help to other Americans in the country.
Gang leader Jimmy Chérizier, also known as “Barbecue,” has claimed responsibility for the attacks and is targeting Haitian government officials. Prime Minister Ariel Henry announced his resignation amid threats to overthrow him, while facing challenges in returning to Haiti from a trip to Kenya.
US citizens like missionary Kim Patterson are finding it difficult to evacuate their loved ones from the country, with little assistance from the US Embassy and State Department. The missionaries are calling for more urgent action to be taken to ensure their safety and to provide them with a way out of the volatile situation in Haiti.
The situation in Haiti remains complex and dangerous, with missionaries and other Americans trapped in the midst of violence and uncertainty. As the crisis unfolds, concerns are mounting over the safety and well-being of those stranded in the country.
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