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Haiti violence: Haiti gangs demand PM resign after mass jailbreak

Haiti's government declared a 72-hour state of emergency on Sunday after armed gangs stormed a major prison. At least 12 people were killed and about 3,700 inmates escaped in the jailbreak.
Getty Images / Tyres were set on fire outside the main prison in the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince

Getty Images / Tyres were set on fire outside the main prison in the Haitian capital, Port-au-Prince

Gang leaders are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, whose whereabouts are unknown since he travelled to Kenya.

Gangs control around 80% of the capital, Port-au-Prince.

Gang violence has plagued Haiti for years.

A government statement said two prisons - one in Port-au-Prince and the other in nearby Croix des Bouquets - were stormed over the weekend.

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Author: Editors Desk, Henri Astier & Gianluca Avagnina

Source: BBC News:

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