In response to escalating gang violence in Haiti, the U.S. Southern Command has deployed the Marine Fleet-Anti-terrorism Security Team (FAST) to enhance security at the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, "at the request of the Department of State". This deployment comes amid the country's descent into chaos, "24 hours after the prime minister announced his resignation", and with the country reportedly "on the brink of civil war". Similarly, the UK has announced additional support to secure the borders of the Turks and Caicos Islands, a British Overseas Territory, in response to the violence in Haiti.
Britain tightens Turks and Caicos security after Haiti violence https://t.co/63qesfnUNA https://t.co/hDCi4KVPR2
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⚠️ BRITAIN TIGHTENS TURKS AND CAICOS SECURITY AFTER HAITI VIOLENCE Full Story → https://t.co/PKDyX1Pkvv Britain said on Thursday it had agreed a security package to protect the borders of the Turks and Caicos Islands - a British Overseas Territory - in response to the risk… https://t.co/xybOQbGZVs
The security of people in the Turks & Caicos Islands is vital following the terrible escalation of violence in Haiti. The UK is providing extra support to secure the islands' borders and keep people safe. We continue to support efforts to restore stability to Haiti.
U.S. Army Southern Command deployed the U.S. Marine Corps Anti-Terrorism Security Team (FAST) to Port-au-Prince, Haiti https://t.co/9H1DhIau2y
US Urgently Deploys Elite Counterterror Marines To Haiti To Protect Americans https://t.co/1HRO72IJEz
An elite team of Marines has been deployed to Haiti as the country descends into chaos. The gangs roaming the streets should stay FAR AWAY from United States Marines if they value their lives. DETAILS: https://t.co/ZfOGMCDUHJ https://t.co/lrQhJVE9yj
The Pentagon sends anti-terrorism Marines to Haiti to strengthen security at the U.S. embassy 24 hours after the prime minister announced his resignation The elite F.A.S.T team was sent as gang violence escalated, led by gang leader Jimmy 'Barbecue' called for a 'bloody… https://t.co/Olmk9nbCOe
Pentagon sends anti-terrorism Marines to Haiti to beef up U.S. embassy security with country on brink of civil war https://t.co/6SCGAs8fYa https://t.co/DyDyKKTYXS
Pentagon sends more Marines to Haiti to beef up embassy security https://t.co/JZRYeGMO1L https://t.co/3LDeFnxw6Q
More U.S. Marines deploy to Haiti. https://t.co/B93AjIkDjD
U.S. Marines deployed to Haiti. https://t.co/B93AjIkDjD
"U.S. Southern Command is prepared with a wide range of contingency plans to ensure the safety and security of U.S. Citizens in Haiti." - U.S. Southern Command spokesperson
🚨🇭🇹🇺🇸 BREAKING: U.S DEPLOYS ANTI-TERRORISM SECURITY TEAM TO EMBASSY IN HAITI U.S Southern Command: “At the request of the Department of State, the U.S. Southern Command deployed a U.S. Marine Fleet-Anti-terrorism Security Team (FAST) to maintain strong security capabilities at… https://t.co/tsfIqJPRvr https://t.co/DRvXD5NRFJ
A team of U.S. Marines has been sent to provide additional security at the U.S. embassy in Port au Prince, Haiti, according to a statement from U.S. Southern Command. Read more: https://t.co/HJOoYzYlAa https://t.co/LS4a8FxvyD
JUST IN: A team of U.S. Marines has been sent to provide additional security at the U.S. embassy in Port au Prince, Haiti, according to a statement from U.S. Southern Command. https://t.co/uRhzJagEVj
The following quote is attributable to a U.S. Southern Command spokesperson: “U.S. Southern Command is prepared with a wide range of contingency plans to ensure the safety and security of U.S. Citizens in Haiti.” https://t.co/yu1MxFKVnm
Statement: U.S. Marine Fleet-Anti-terrorism Security Team (FAST) deployed to maintain strong security capabilities at the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. @USEmbassyHaiti https://t.co/nKfIW6e7ZQ