Haiti

2024 - 3 - 4

Haiti in Turmoil: State of Emergency Declared After Massive Prison Break

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Chaos ensues as armed gangs free thousands of prisoners in Haiti, leading to a state of emergency and curfew. Find out more here! #Haiti #StateOfEmergency

Haiti has plunged into turmoil as the government declared a state of emergency and imposed a nighttime curfew following a massive prison break. The country is in a state of chaos after armed gangs stormed two major prisons, resulting in the escape of nearly all 4,000 inmates from the National Penitentiary in Port-au-Prince. The authorities are now on a mission to track down the violent criminals responsible for the jailbreak, aiming to restore order in the country.

The escalating violence in Haiti has left the capital under the control of powerful criminal gangs, with some threatening to overthrow the government. Gang leaders have seized significant portions of the country, creating a sense of lawlessness and fear among the population. Prime Minister Ariel Henry is looking towards a Kenya-led security force to help bolster security and combat the rampant gang activity.

In a bid to regain control and restore order, Haiti has implemented a 72-hour state of emergency and a curfew to curb the violence and apprehend those responsible for the chaos. The situation remains tense as the government grapples with the aftermath of the mass jailbreak and the looming threat of gang rule in the country.

As Haiti struggles to overcome the recent turmoil, the international community watches closely, concerned about the country's stability and the well-being of its citizens. The spiraling power of criminal groups in Haiti poses a significant challenge, highlighting the urgent need for security measures and support from allies to combat the escalating violence and lawlessness in the nation.

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Haiti declares state of emergency after huge prison break (RTE.ie)

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Haiti Declares State of Emergency and Curfew After Thousands of ... (NextAdvisor)

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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Haiti declares state of emergency after armed gangs storm two of the ... (CNBC)

Nearly all the 4,000 inmates at Haiti's National Penitentiary in Port-au-Prince were thought to have escaped. The U.N. has warned the Haitian government's ...

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Gangs rule Haiti's capital. Some say they're ready to overthrow the ... (CNN)

Police officers run holding their guns while confronting a gang in Port-au-Prince, Haiti March 1, 2024. Ralph Tedy Erol/Reuters.

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Haiti violence: Gangs threaten Haiti takeover after mass jailbreak (BBC News)

A state of emergency is declared after armed gangs stormed a major prison, freeing thousands of inmates.

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Haiti declares state of emergency, imposes nighttime curfew amid ... (ABC News)

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 ...

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An overnight curfew in Haiti ends amid escalating violence (CBS Pittsburgh)

At least three people have been killed and hundreds of inmates have fled Haiti's main prison after armed gangs stormed the facility overnight.

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Haiti declares state of emergency after double jailbreak allows ... (The Guardian)

Attack on two prisons comes amid outbreak of violence as PM in Kenya trying to salvage UN-backed security force.

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Haiti gangs: The spiralling power of criminal groups (BBC News)

Gang leaders have seized control of large swathes of Haiti, a country without any elected officials.

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Haiti declares state of emergency after mass jailbreak (Financial Times)

Prime Minister Ariel Henry hopes Kenya-led force will shore up security as armed gangs overrun capital.

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Haiti mu ntureka: Imigwi y'inkozi z'ikibi ikangisha gufata igihugu ... (BBC News)

Hashizwe ikiringo c'amategeko yo mu ntambara inyuma y'aho imigwi y'inkozi z'ikibi itereye ibohero, ikarekura abanyororo ibihumbi.

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Haiti orders a curfew as it tries to restore order after weekend ... (Connecticut Public Radio)

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 ...

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Haiti declares state of emergency after gunmen free 4000 prisoners (Irish Star)

The government of Haiti has declared a state of emergency and imposed a curfew after gunmen from gangs overran the country's two biggest prisons and freed ...

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Haiti declares a curfew as it tries to restore order after weekend ... (Wisconsin Public Radio News)

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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Haiti declares curfew as it tries to restore order after weekend jailbreak (BreakingNews.ie)

The government has declared a state of emergency after an explosion of violence when armed gang members stormed the country's two prisons.

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Haitian authorities order night curfew after gang violence sees ... (The Irish Times)

State of emergency lasting 72 hours began on Sunday as government says it will find killers, kidnappers and other escaped criminals.

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Haiti's weekend of violence puts government future in doubt (The Guardian)

Armed gangs attack international airport and free over 3800 prisoners in seemingly coordinated effort to oust Ariel Henry.

Haiti: as violence grows, ensuring sufficient funding is available is ... (ReliefWeb)

Serge Dalexis, Head of Office for the IRC in Haiti warned: "Haiti has been enduring a protracted humanitarian crisis, and every few months, violence reaches new ...

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Gangs try to seize control of Haiti's main airport in latest attack on ... (BreakingNews.ie)

The attack occurred just hours after authorities in Haiti ordered a night-time curfew.

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Haiti's neighbors prepare for 'drastic escalation' in violence after ... (Reuters)

Haiti's neighbors on Monday began shoring up their defenses and recalling embassy staff as a gang conflict in the Caribbean nation escalated and thousands ...

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As Haiti is consumed by violence, a gang leader calls for 'liberation' (CNN)

Photojournalist Giles Clarke witnessed distressing scenes while documenting the chaos in Haiti's capital. And he came face to face with its most notorious ...

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What led to the Haiti jailbreak – and can democracy be restored? (The Guardian)

A state of emergency has been declared after gangs stormed two prisons and freed thousands of inmates. What will it take to restore order?

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3 things to know about the current crisis in Haiti (NPR)

MEXICO CITY — Haiti is entering its second day of a state of emergency, after gangs attacked the capital city's most important prisons over the weekend, ...

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Haiti gangs try to take over Port-au-Prince airport (BBC News)

Witnesses reported hearing shots ringing out in the vicinity of Toussaint Louverture Airport as security forces clashed with armed men. The gangs' aim is to ...

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