US Extends Haiti Flight Ban to September 8 Amid Gang Violence; Trump Considers Ban on Cubans, Haitians

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Updated Mar 12, 2025, 05:50 AM

The United States has extended its ban on flights to Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince, until September 8 due to escalating gang violence. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) made this decision after gangs opened fire on three commercial planes in November, leading to the initial ban. The situation in Haiti has been described as dire by William O'Neill, the U.N. human rights commissioner's expert on the country. O'Neill, who recently visited Haiti, reported that gang violence has worsened, with gangs controlling up to 85% of the capital and displacing over 1 million people. He highlighted the severe conditions in makeshift camps, where hunger and sexual violence are widespread. JetBlue Airways has announced it will not return to Haiti in April due to ongoing civil unrest. In addition to the flight ban, the Trump administration is considering expanding its travel restrictions to include Cubans and Haitians, as reported by the Miami Herald. This potential policy change comes as thousands of Afghan visa-holders face uncertainty due to an expected ban on their entry into the U.S.

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Miami Herald

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Trump administration weighs barring Cubans, Haitians from U.S. as part of new travel ban https://t.co/MG9eIVxKCv

Mario Nawfal

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🇭🇹 U.S. EXTENDS HAITI FLIGHT BAN AMID ESCALATING GANG VIOLENCE The U.S. FAA has extended its ban on flights to Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, until September 8, citing escalating gang violence. The original ban, imposed in November, followed gang gunfire at three commercial… https://t.co/pDPLVUkdAD https://t.co/r8kbHTkLjz

@RT_com

US extends Haiti flight ban amid escalating gang violence Flights to Port-au-Prince were scheduled to resume Wednesday but have been shuttered until September 8 due to escalating violence, including recent gunfire targeting planes. https://t.co/9PzNlCln8E