Swiss foreign ministry warns against travel to Haiti

The Swiss foreign ministry advised against travelling to Haiti on Thursday due to the precarious security situation. Switzerland has no further means of providing assistance in emergencies, it added. According to the Swiss foreign ministry, the current state structures in the poorest country in the western hemisphere are unable to guarantee security. The development of the situation is "highly uncertain". The number of criminal kidnappings and other violent crimes is prevalent throughout the country and particularly in the capital, Port-au-Prince. Police support cannot be counted on. The situation is dangerous for both locals and foreign nationals. The Swiss foreign ministry has previously advised against travelling to Haiti. Switzerland has no diplomatic representations in Haiti, but does have one in neighbouring Dominican Republic. Situation is out of control Haiti is sinking into chaos: Since last week, a coalition of various brutal gangs has been strategically attacking ...