John Ballou
The United States says it has airlifted non-essential embassy staff from Haiti, as the country spirals further into gang violence.
The Americans have also boosted security at their mission in the capital, Port-au-Prince.
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 been extended by a month.
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