Haiti Spiraling into Anarchy as Gangs Seize Control

🔒Gangs have stormed prisons, leading to the escape of thousands of prisoners and numerous casualties.

🗺️Gangs are also attempting to take control of the largest international airport, resulting in gunfire exchanges with soldiers.

🚨Gangs currently control an estimated 80% of the nation's capital city, following the assassination of the president in 2021.

💀High-profile inmates, including individuals involved in the plot to kill the president, have escaped from the national penitentiary.

🔒Prolific gang leaders, like Jimmy 'Barbecue,' have been calling for the arrest of government officials for months.

What is the current situation in Haiti?

—Haiti is facing a state of emergency as armed gangs seize control, leading to violence and instability.

How much of Haiti's capital city do gangs control?

—Gangs currently control an estimated 80% of the nation's capital city.

What is the impact of the prison attacks?

—The prison attacks have resulted in the escape of thousands of prisoners and numerous casualties.

Who are some of the high-profile inmates that have escaped?

—High-profile inmates, including individuals involved in the plot to kill the president, have escaped from the national penitentiary.

How have gang leaders like Jimmy 'Barbecue' contributed to the situation?

—Gang leaders like Jimmy 'Barbecue' have been calling for the arrest of government officials, contributing to the instability in Haiti.

00:04Armed gangs have stormed prisons, leading to the escape of thousands of prisoners and numerous casualties.

00:22Gangs are attempting to take control of the largest international airport, resulting in gunfire exchanges with soldiers.

00:39Gangs currently control an estimated 80% of the nation's capital city, following the assassination of the president in 2021.

01:23High-profile inmates, including individuals involved in the plot to kill the president, have escaped from the national penitentiary.

01:32Prolific gang leader Jimmy 'Barbecue' has been calling for the arrest of government officials for months.