Haiti: US Embassy in Haiti warns of protests in Port-au-Prince Sept. 8

Event

The US Embassy in Haiti issued a security alert warning of protests in Port-au-Prince scheduled for Sept. 8. The reason for the protest is unclear. The embassy indicated that activists will gather at Carrefour Aeroport from 10:00 and march to Place de la Constitution in Champs-de-Mars. Participants are likely to march through key areas of downtown Port-au-Prince, including Nazon, Avenue Martin Luther King, Bois-Verna, and in the vicinity of the Ministry of Justice on Avenue Charles Sumner.

Heightened security is likely at all protests. Clashes between protesters and security forces are likely if demonstrators are unruly or if they ignore police orders to disperse. Ground travel disruptions are likely near all security force deployments and protests.

Advice

Avoid all protests; shelter in place if unrest occurs nearby. Monitor local media for information regarding protest activity and road closures. Do not attempt to pass through roadblocks; wait for authorities to remove them. Confirm all business appointments.