"Haiti's Main Prison Attacked: Police Unions Plead for Help Amid Mass Jailbreak and Violence"

Armed groups are threatening Haiti's largest prison as gang leader Jimmy Cherizier seeks to overthrow Prime Minister Ariel Henry, prompting police unions to plead for assistance. The prison, built for 700 inmates, currently holds 3,687, leading to concerns about overcrowding and security. Cherizier, also known as Barbecue, heads an alliance of gangs and has called for criminal groups to unite. The situation adds to recent reports of armed men attempting to take control of the capital's main port and threats against police stations, as the country grapples with escalating violence and political instability following the assassination of former President Jovenel Moise in 2021.