Haiti's main port closes as gang violence spirals - BBC News

The UN humanitarian affairs agency has warned that the country's health system is "nearing collapse".

16 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, ReutersImage caption, A three-day state of emergency has now been extended by a monthBy George WrightBBC NewsHaiti's main port says it is suspending operations due to sabotage and vandalism as the capital city descends further into violence and chaos.

Local media report that armed men broke into the port in capital Port-au-Prince, looting containers.

It follows attacks by gangs on the airport, police stations and prisons this week. They are pushing for Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry's removal.

A three-day state of emergency has now been extended by a month.

Caribbean Port Services, the operator of the port, cited "malicious acts of sabotage and vandalism" as it announced the decision to suspend all services.

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