U.S. Government

And just to say the Haitian authorities, in our view, have acted appropriately to ensure the group's safety and welfare since their arrest. But I don't have any details on when they might be released and what might ensue.

When the road is cleared, it will become a safe route for international aid organizations to access areas of Port-au-Prince in need of assistance, as well as increase traffic flow, open the streets for vendors, and generally enhance functionality of the c

Two Haitian-born Marines are using their language skills to help the humanitarian efforts in Haiti, and as U.S. service members they've been heartily welcomed by the local population.

The need for U.S military forces in Haiti is dwindling as Haitian authorities and nongovernmental organizations begin to accept a greater share of relief efforts in the ravaged country, an American military official said.