07 Jan 2019 | 09:51 PM UTC
Haiti: Demonstrations reported near PAP Airport January 7
Ongoing demonstrations reported in Port-au-Prince near Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP) January 7; avoid the area
Event
Ongoing demonstrations were reported in Port-au-Prince on Boulevard Toussaint Louverture (Airport Road) near the DHL office and Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP) on the afternoon (local time) of Monday, January 7. Western diplomatic authorities have advised individuals to avoid the area and to refrain from driving through protests or roadblocks.
Advice
Individuals in Port-au-Prince are advised to keep abreast of the situation, strictly avoid all protests and associated roadblocks due to the likelihood of violence, and adhere to all instructions issued by the local authorities and their home governments (e.g. travel restrictions).