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Chaos in Haiti: National Prison Engulfed in Flames

Flames engulfed Haiti's national penitentiary in Port-au-Prince, adding to the chaos in the capital, as the poverty-stricken nation grapples with social and political turmoil. The fire at the almost empty prison comes amid the announcement of Prime Minister Ariel Henry's resignation and a surge in armed gang activity, with little resistance from authorities. Earlier this month, most prisoners escaped when gunmen stormed the facility, and the situation remains volatile.