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Chaos in Haiti: State of Emergency Declared After Mass Jailbreak

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Haiti is in turmoil as armed gangs overrun the capital and thousands of inmates escape from prisons. Find out more in the full article!

Haiti has plunged into chaos as the government declares a state of emergency and imposes a curfew to combat the wave of violence sweeping the streets. Armed gangs have taken control of the capital, Port-au-Prince, following a mass jailbreak where nearly all 4,000 inmates escaped from the National Penitentiary. Prime Minister Ariel Henry is looking to a Kenya-led force to restore security in the city.

The situation in Haiti remains tense as authorities struggle to regain control after the violent weekend clashes with armed gangs. The eruption of violence has led to demands for the Prime Minister to resign as the country faces a state of emergency. The International Rescue Committee (IRC) has raised concerns over the funding availability to address the humanitarian crisis unfolding in Haiti.

In a bid to address the escalating violence, Haiti has enforced a nighttime curfew to contain the unrest caused by the mass jailbreak and ongoing gang activities. The violence in Haiti continues to escalate, posing challenges for the delivery of essential services to the population affected by the crisis.

As the chaos in Haiti persists, the need for sufficient funding to support humanitarian efforts remains critical. The country is facing a prolonged crisis, with violence escalating periodically, putting the population at risk. Despite efforts to contain the situation, the threat of armed gangs and the mass jailbreak loom large over Haiti's stability.

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