Main airport in Haiti has been closed following
Haiti has closed its primary airport only a month following its liberation from the gangs by the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission.
The closure was declared late on Monday, November 11, in response to an incident involving a US airline. During its final descent, the plane was targeted by suspected gangs at the Toussaint-Louverture International Airport, leading authorities to shut down the airport. This situation arises as the country finds itself entangled in a fierce conflict between rival gangs.
The airline announced that the flight from Fort Lauderdale, Florida, was diverted to the Dominican Republic after one of the flight attendants sustained injuries. The aircraft touched down safely, as reported by the US Federal Aviation Administration.
During the inspection, signs of damage to the aircraft were observed, indicating a possible connection to gunfire. A flight attendant onboard has experienced minor injuries and is currently under evaluation by medical professionals. The airline reported that there were no reported injuries among the guests.
The recent update follows the announcement by the Kenyan-led MSS security team that they successfully regained control of the international airport from Haitian gangs last month. This victory represented a significant achievement for the forces endeavoring to free the nation.
As per Commander Godfrey Otunge leading the mission, law enforcement has initiated the process of dismantling hideouts in the vicinity of the airport. The objective is to regain authority from the gangs that have established their presence at the airport.
Continuous demolitions are taking place that specifically target several buildings in the vicinity of the airport. On October 29, he alleged that the buildings were previously occupied by armed gang members who orchestrated attacks to disrupt activities at the primary international airport in Haiti.
In March, gangs seized control of the airport and its adjacent buildings to regulate the flow of goods entering the country via air travel.
The recent unrest in Haiti follows the removal of interim Prime Minister Gary Conille by the Haitian transitional council, which was formed to reinstate democracy in the region. The council made a decision to appoint businessman Alix Didier Fils-Aime in his place.
Conille was relieved of his duties a month following his visit to Kenya for discussions with President Ruto. Discussions ensued after more than 70 individuals tragically lost their lives due to gang violence in Central Haiti.
The two national leaders engaged in bilateral discussions focusing on matters related to the Multinational Security Support Mission (MSSM) spearheaded by Kenya. They also explored strategies to enhance the enduring connections between Kenya and Haiti, focusing on mutual interests such as security collaboration and fostering partnerships that advance regional stability.
The MSS mission conveyed its commitment to safeguarding “critical government infrastructure” and assisting the Haiti National Police in combating gangs following the airport attack on November 11.
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