As if Haiti doesn’t have enough to deal with, gang activity is now complicating earthquake relief efforts. The earthquake death toll stands at 2,200 with at least 340 still missing. Mission Aviation Fellowship (MAF) is conducting emergency medical flights and flying in aid. But since the roads aren’t a great option for transporting relief, the need is overwhelming. MAF’s Dave McCleery says, ‘Gang activity has affected Port-au-Prince for a long time. They have taken control of and closed the main roads into the southern peninsula where the earthquake took place. This is a real concern because of the large quantity of aid that’s needed. We can certainly fly in and deliver it, but it’s much more expensive and takes a lot longer than if it’s delivered by road.’
Haiti: gangs complicating earthquake relief efforts
Written by David Fletcher 26 Aug 2021Additional Info
- Pray: for the Haitian government to negotiate successfully with the gangs to re-open roads so that all necessary shipments get through to the needy in affected areas. (Isaiah 1:17)
- More: www.mnnonline.org/news/gangs-complicating-earthquake-relief-efforts-in-haiti/
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