Security Alert:  U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti

Security Alert:  U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti (July 5, 2020)

Location:  Petionville and Downtown Port au Prince

Events:  There is a call for a peaceful march by a civil society group on Monday, July 6, 2020. Beginning at approximately 10:00 a..m., participants are expected to gather at the Ministry of Education and march along Nazon and Lalue to the Ministry of Justice (MOJ), located on Avenue Charles Sumner in the downtown area, where they plan to conduct a sit-in outside the facility.

Actions to take:

  • Avoid the area;
  • Avoid demonstrations and any large gatherings of people;
  • Do not attempt to drive through roadblocks; and
  • If you encounter a roadblock, turn around and get to a safe area.

Assistance: