The United States has issued an advisory urging all citizens currently in Haiti to leave as soon as possible amid the "current security situation and infrastructure challenges." Americans have been urged to use commercial or private transport to get out of the country, with the advisory noting that multiple airlines and charter companies currently offer flights from its international airports in Port-au-Prince and Cap-Haitien. U.S. citizens are also advised to continue to use extreme caution while travelling around the country, to avoid demonstrations and large gatherings, to get to a safe area if they encounter a roadblock, and to review guidance on travel to high-risk areas. The advisory comes as Haiti continues to face security issues with gangs in the country now controlling large parts of the country, which has fuelled a humanitarian crisis displacing tens of thousands of Haitians. Since last year, Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry has called for an international force to rein in the groups, but no country has offered to lead such a force despite the U.S. calling on Canada to take a leading role.
