Evacuation of Mitch Albom from Haiti

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
American author Mitch Albom was evacuated from Haiti amid ongoing gang violence and unrest. He was visiting his orphanage Have Faith Haiti when he found himself stranded. Albom, along with a group of people, was airlifted out of the country's capital of Port-au-Prince and is now back in the U.S.

Key Points

  • Mitch Albom was visiting his orphanage Have Faith Haiti when he found himself stranded due to closed airports, ports, and roads.
  • He and his wife were airlifted along with 8 volunteers from the orphanage.
  • A fleet-anti-terrorism security team was deployed to the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince to assist with security and relief efforts.

Pros

  • Mitch Albom and a group of people were successfully evacuated from Haiti amidst ongoing civil disorder and gang violence.
  • The U.S. Southern Command deployed a fleet-anti-terrorism security team to the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince to help maintain security and relief efforts.

Cons

  • Many Americans, Canadians, and others are still stuck in Haiti.
  • The people of Haiti continue to face challenges and unrest.