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Anti-Trump Protest In Haiti Temporarily Shuts US Embassy

Above Photo: Demonstrators perform a voodoo ceremony in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on January 22, during a protest against President Donald Trump. Demonstrators marched through the city streets to the U.S. Embassy.HECTOR RETAMAL/AFP/GETTY IMAGES

The U.S. Embassy in the Haitian capital closed Monday as demonstrators gathered outside to protest President Donald Trump.

Demonstrators throw stones as they clash with Haitian National Police near the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
HECTOR RETAMAL/AFP/GETTY IMAGES

More than a 1,000 people marched toward the embassy. They were prevented from reaching the gates by barricades set up by Haitian police. Officers in helmets and carrying shields eventually fired several rounds of tear gas after some protesters threw rocks at them outside the heavily fortified compound.

Many Haitians were angered over reported disparaging remarks about Haiti by Trump and his administration’s decision to end a program that gave temporary legal residency to about 60,000 Haitians in the United States.

The embassy said it would be closed for the afternoon and directed employees in a statement to keep away during the protest. It was expected to reopen Tuesday.

Demonstrators clash with Haitian National Police near the U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. People were protesting President Donald Trump’s alleged disparaging remarks against Haiti and African countries.
HECTOR RETAMAL/AFP/GETTY IMAGES
Demonstrators march in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, on January 22, during a protest against the disparaging comments reportedly made by President Donald Trump against Haiti and African countries.
HECTOR RETAMAL/AFP/GETTY IMAGES

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