UN Humanitarian Air Service Resumes Flights in Haiti

The United Nations Humanitarian Air Service (UNHAS) is set to resume flights in Haiti on Wednesday after a suspension due to armed attacks on commercial aircraft. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration had imposed a 30-day ban on U.S. airlines flying in Haiti following incidents of gunfire targeting planes. Despite the resumption of flights, violence continues in Port-au-Prince, with over 20,000 people displaced in just four days—the largest mass displacement in over a year. The International Organization for Migration has highlighted the dire situation, noting that only 20% of the capital is accessible to aid workers. UNICEF reported that more than half of the displaced individuals are children facing severe malnutrition and psychological distress. The ongoing instability threatens to exacerbate the humanitarian crisis as aid delivery remains critically challenged.