Japan closes embassy in Haiti

The Japanese Foreign Ministry said it has temporarily closed its embassy in Haiti due to the worsening security and humanitarian situation.

It is unclear how soon the embassy will reopen, a ministry official said.

Japan has been urging its citizens not to travel to Haiti for any reason and for nationals who are already there to leave the country immediately.

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Haiti is facing acute fuel shortages due to a blockade by a coalition of gangs that are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, with economic activity coming to a halt and many hospitals forced to close or curtail their operations.

Zainab Sa’id