Armed gangs trigger mass jailbreak of nearly 4,000 inmates in Haiti

In recent developments in Haiti, approximately 4,000 men have escaped from the main prison in Port-au-Prince after gangs stormed the facility. The violence resulted in at least 12 fatalities and marked a new low in Haiti's ongoing issues with violence, poverty, political instability, and natural disasters. Previously, the assassination of President Jovenel Moise in 2021 had plunged the country further into chaos. Reports from various sources, including Associated Press journalists and Human Rights Defense Network (RNDDH), indicate that multiple people were killed during the prison break, with bodies found both inside and outside the facility. The exact number of fatalities varies between reports, with some stating five deaths and others reporting three or more. Gangs have been increasing their attacks in Port-au-Prince, allowing prisoners to escape from two prisons on successive nights. Authorities are yet to provide a clear account of the events.