Gangs in Haiti are causing havoc, threatening to overthrow the government amid escalating violence and mass prison breaks.
In the midst of escalating violence and chaos, Haiti is facing a turbulent time as gangs wreak havoc on the streets of the capital. The country has declared a state of emergency and imposed a nighttime curfew in a desperate attempt to quell the unrest. The surge of violence was triggered by armed gangs storming major prisons and freeing thousands of inmates, leading to a state of lawlessness and fear among the population.
As armed gangs continue to pose a threat to the stability of the government, calls for the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry have intensified. The situation remains tense as the streets are filled with protests and clashes between security forces and gang members. With the country on edge and the government struggling to maintain control, the future of Haiti hangs in the balance.
In a shocking turn of events, over 3,500 prisoners are believed to have escaped from Haiti's National Penitentiary in Port-au-Prince during the weekend chaos. This mass jailbreak has put a significant strain on the country's security forces and raised concerns about the capacity to handle the escalating violence. The United Nations has warned of the dire situation unfolding in Haiti, urging for immediate action to restore order and prevent further bloodshed.
Amid the turmoil and uncertainty, Haiti's government faces the daunting task of restoring peace and order in the country. The declaration of a state of emergency and the imposition of a curfew are just the first steps in a long road to stability. The people of Haiti are left to grapple with the aftermath of the violent uprising, hoping for a peaceful resolution to the crisis that threatens to engulf the nation.
People drive past a burning blockade as demonstrators hold a protest calling for the resignation of Haitian Prime Minister Ariel Henry outside the Canadian ...
Haiti is under a state of emergency and nighttime curfew amid a surge of violence after gangs attacked the country's two largest prisons and freed scores of ...
Haiti's government declared a state of emergency and curfew Sunday in a bid to regain control after violence over the weekend saw armed gang members storm ...
A state of emergency is declared after armed gangs stormed a major prison, freeing thousands of inmates.
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A 72-hour state of emergency began Sunday night, and the government said it would set out to find the killers, kidnappers and other violent criminals that it ...
At least three people have been killed and hundreds of inmates have fled Haiti's main prison after armed gangs stormed the facility overnight.
Haiti's government declared a state of emergency and curfew Sunday in a bid to regain control after violence over the weekend saw armed gang members storm ...
Authorities have ordered a nighttime curfew in an attempt to regain control of Haiti's streets after an explosion of violence during the weekend, ...
A United Nations' source said that around 3500 prisoners are believed to have escaped Haiti's National Penitentiary in Port-Au-Prince during the weekend.
Haiti's government declared a state of emergency and curfew Sunday in a bid to regain control after violence over the weekend saw armed gang members storm ...
A 72-hour state of emergency began Sunday night, and the government said it would set out to find the killers, kidnappers and other violent criminals that it ...
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Haití impuso un toque de queda tras un estallido de violencia durante el fin de semana en el que pandilleros asaltaron las dos cárceles más grandes del país ...
Haiti's government on Sunday imposed a state of emergency and a night-time curfew in an attempt to restore order.
Una mujer pasa junto a los cuerpos de dos hombres asesinados por agresores desconocidos en Puerto Príncipe, Haití, el domingo 3 de marzo de 2024. Cientos de ...
Hashizwe ikiringo c'amategeko yo mu ntambara inyuma y'aho imigwi y'inkozi z'ikibi itereye ibohero, ikarekura abanyororo ibihumbi.
The organized jailbreaks were part of violent protests against Prime Minister Ariel Henry.
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Prime Minister Ariel Henry hopes Kenya-led force will shore up security as armed gangs overrun capital.
A 72-hour state of emergency began Sunday night. The government said it would set out to find the killers, kidnappers and other criminals who fled.
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After mass prison escape, gangs in Haiti lead coordinated assaults in what seemed to be an effort to overthrow the government.
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Pandillas fuertemente armadas intentaron tomar el control del principal aeropuerto internacional de Haití, intercambiando disparos con policías y soldados.
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Haití continúa sumido en una nueva espiral de violencia luego de que la noche del sábado pandilleros fuertemente armados facilitaran una fuga masiva de ...