Flaming tires left by police protesters in front of one of the barriers of the General Direction of the Haitian National Police, January 26. By Juhakenson Blaise
Flaming tires left by police protesters in front of one of the barriers of the General Direction of the Haitian National Police, January 26. By Juhakenson Blaise

PORT-AU-PRINCE — All Bahamians were ordered to leave Haiti last week after police stopped and searched the vehicle of the Bahamian country's top diplomat and seized his vehicle, culminating Friday with seven Bahamian diplomats leaving Haiti due to violence.

The Bahamian government made the announcement on its Twitter account after ordering all of its diplomatic staff to leave the country. 

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I am Juhakenson Blaise, a journalist based in the city of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. I cover the news that develops in this city and deals with other subjects related to the experience of Haitians for the Haitian Times newspaper. I am also a lover of poetry.