Security Alert: U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti (March 29, 2019)
Location: Petionville, passing by neighborhood Roche.
Events: Demonstration with about 250 people.
Location: Avenue Maïs Gaté in the area of Carradeux.
Event: Roadblock
Location: Rue Marcadieu at Delmas 40 B by the Catholic School towards Bourdon.
Event: Broken road.
Location: Oswald Durand and Rue St. Honoré intersection.
Event: Burning tires.
Location: Delmas 18.
Event: Ongoing demonstration. The demonstrators are expected to follow the following itinerary: Champs de Mars (Place Papa Dessalines) – Rue Capois- Lalue- Lamarre- Sanfil-Carrefour Paillant – Delmas 18 – Autoroute de Delmas 60-Bourdon-Avenue John Brown -Alix Roi Bois -Verna- Champs de mars (place papa Dessalines). Teams of HNP/UDMO and CIMO were deployed to the scenes.
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:
- U.S. Embassy Port-au-Prince, Haiti
- Tabarre 41, Route de Tabarre
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