Haiti Declares State of Emergency After Jailbreaks - Latest Update

🚨Armed gangs carried out two serious jailbreaks in Haiti, leading to a state of emergency declaration.

🔒The vast majority of inmates held at the capital's main prison have escaped, exacerbating the security crisis.

👥Over 4,000 inmates have fled, creating a challenging security situation in Porter Prince.

🌍The unrest began when the country's prime minister discussed the deployment of a multinational security force from Kenya.

❓The timeline for the arrival of the security aid is unclear, as there is limited information about the details publicly.

What led to the state of emergency in Haiti?

—Armed gangs carried out two jailbreaks, leading to the escape of thousands of inmates and a deteriorating security situation.

How many inmates have fled the prisons?

—Over 4,000 inmates have escaped from the capital's main prison and other detention centers.

Why did some inmates choose not to leave?

—Some inmates felt safer staying inside the prisons due to potential dangers outside and the risk of having their sentences extended.

What triggered the unrest in Haiti?

—The unrest began when the country's prime minister traveled to Nairobi to discuss the deployment of a multinational security force from Kenya.

When can we expect the arrival of the multinational security aid?

—The timeline for the arrival of the security aid is unclear, and there is limited information publicly available.

00:00Haiti has declared a 72-hour state of emergency in Porter Prince and surrounding areas.

01:18Over 4,000 inmates have fled the prisons in Porter Prince, exacerbating the security crisis.

01:55Some inmates chose not to leave the prisons, considering it safer inside.

02:25The unrest began when the prime minister traveled to Nairobi to discuss deploying a multinational security force from Kenya.

02:54The timeline for the arrival of the security aid is unclear, with limited publicly available information.