"Haiti Declares State of Emergency as Gangs Lead Mass Prison Break and Escalating Violence"
TL;DR
Haiti has declared a state of emergency and imposed a nighttime curfew after armed gangs orchestrated a mass prison break, leading to the escape of a large number of inmates. The gangs have demanded the resignation of the country’s prime minister, who is seeking support for an international security force. The escalating violence, including attacks on prisons and a surge in homicides, has prompted the imposition of the curfew. The prime minister's efforts to rally support for an international security force have faced challenges, including the refusal of the Biden administration to commit troops.
Topics:worldinternational-politics#armed-gangs#haiti#international-politics#international-security-force#prison-break#state-of-emergency
- Haiti declares state of emergency after gangs lead mass prison break The Washington Post
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- Thousands escape from Haitian prisons after gangs overrun them The Associated Press
- Haiti declares state of emergency after armed gangs storm two of the country's largest prisons CNBC
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