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2024 - 3 - 4

Chaos in Haiti: State of Emergency Declared After Mass Jailbreak

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Haiti plunged into chaos as armed gangs free 4000 inmates, forcing the declaration of a state of emergency and curfew.

Haiti descended into turmoil as armed gangs orchestrated a mass jailbreak, freeing 4000 inmates from the country's two largest prisons. The government responded by declaring a state of emergency and imposing a curfew to restore order. The chaos deepened as the gangs demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, further destabilizing the already volatile situation. Amidst the violence and mayhem, the search for the escaped inmates and the perpetrators of the jailbreak intensified.

In the midst of the unrest, Jimmy 'Barbecue' Chérizier, a former officer of the Haitian National Police, emerged as a central figure leading the group of Haitian gangs known as the 'G9 Family and Allies.' His influence and role in the escalating violence added a new dimension to the crisis gripping Haiti.

As Haiti grapples with the aftermath of the mass prison escape, the government faces the daunting task of apprehending the escaped inmates and restoring law and order. The declaration of a state of emergency and the implementation of a curfew signal the urgency of the situation as authorities strive to bring stability back to the country.

In a country already plagued by political unrest and gang violence, the mass jailbreak in Haiti has underscored the challenges facing the government in maintaining security and preventing further bloodshed. The brazen assault on the prisons and the subsequent escape of thousands of inmates have laid bare the deep-seated issues that continue to plague the nation, raising concerns about the ability to effectively combat the criminal elements that threaten the safety and stability of the Haitian people.

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Haiti violence: State of emergency declared after mass jailbreak (BBC News)

Armed gangs stormed a major prison at the weekend freeing 4000 inmates.

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Thousands of prisoners on the loose in Haiti after armed men storm ... (LBC)

A state of emergency has been declared in Haiti and a curfew has been enforced after a mass jailbreak of the country's two biggest prisons with 4000 inmates ...

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Haiti orders state of emergency after weekend of violence and ... (ITV News)

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Chaos in Haiti: 4000 inmates break out of prison sparking 'massacre' (Daily Mail)

Haiti was plunged deeper into chaos over the weekend after a deadly gang assault on the capital's main prison allowed thousands of inmates to escape.

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State Of Emergency Declared In Haiti After Mass Jailbreak - Arise ... (Arise News)

The gang members who launched the assault in the prison are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry. Haiti has plunged into further turmoil ...

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Haiti declares a curfew as it tries to restore order after weekend ... (KGOU)

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Who is Jimmy 'Barbecue' Chérizier, gang leader at centre of Haiti ... (Firstpost)

Jimmy Chérizier is a former officer of the Haitian National Police (HNP) who leads a group of Haitian gangs collectively called the 'G9 Family and Allies.

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

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Haiti declares state of emergency after mass prison escape (Saudi Gazette)

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Haiti: Hundreds of inmates escape after armed gangs storm prison (The Independent)

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Haiti declares state of emergency (ITIJ)

The announcement follows a pair of mass prison breaks, intended to force the resignation of the Haitian prime minister.

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

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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Curfew ordered in Haiti after thousands of prison inmates escape (Evening Standard)

Gangs claim responsibility for freeing around 4000 inmates as state of emergency declared.

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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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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 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: The moment I met the gang boss leading a violent anti ... (Sky News)

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US tells citizens to leave Haiti after jailbreak (Reuters)

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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.

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Haiti jailbreak: What we know about armed violence that saw ... (The Independent)

Thousands of inmates are on the loose after gangs raided two major prisons, reports Julia Reinstein.

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Haiti's state of emergency: A gang leader called Barbecue has ... (The Independent)

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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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