U.S. Suspends Flights to Haiti Amid Escalating Gang Violence
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The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration has banned flights to Haiti for 30 days after gangs shot at three planes, including a Spirit Airlines flight, injuring a flight attendant. The violence coincides with the swearing-in of Haiti's new prime minister amid political turmoil. The U.N. has also suspended flights to Port-au-Prince, impacting humanitarian aid. Gangs control 85% of the capital, and the violence has led to closed schools, banks, and government offices. The U.S. and U.N. urge for a peaceful resolution and a clear plan to reduce violence and hold elections.
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