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US extends flight ban to Haiti's capital
The US government is keeping a ban on flights to Port-au-Prince in place because it is not safe to fly there right now.
A view of the tarmac at the Toussaint Louverture International Airport in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
By John Doe
Reporting from Haiti 
Sept. 2, 2026, 8:51 p.m. - 8 hours ago
The United States is keeping its ban on flights to Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti. This means no US planes are allowed to land there for now.
The reason for this is the violence in the city. Armed gangs have taken control of many areas. This makes it very dangerous for planes to fly into the airport.
There have been reports of planes being hit by gunfire in the past. To keep crews and passengers safe, the US government decided it is best to stop all flights to the city. The ban will stay in place until things get safer on the ground.
Haiti has been struggling with a lot of unrest recently. Gangs are fighting for power, and many people have had to leave their homes. The airport has been a target, which has made it hard for supplies and people to get in or out of the country.
Officials will keep watching the situation. They will only lift the ban when they are sure that planes can land without the risk of being attacked.
Source: ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos
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