Haiti in State of Emergency After Deadly Gang Assault on Prison

SOURCE www.the-sun.com
Haiti is in a state of emergency after a deadly gang assault on the capital's main prison saw nearly 4,000 inmates freed, leading to civil war-like conditions in the city. Over 200 armed gangs inflict terror, violence, and lawlessness in Haiti's capital. The government has declared a 72-hour state of emergency to capture the escaped criminals, and former elite police officer Barbecue is behind the surge in attacks.

Key Points

  • Haiti is in a state of emergency after a deadly gang assault on the capital's main prison
  • Over 200 armed gangs rule over Haiti's capital, inflicting terror and violence
  • Former elite police officer Barbecue is behind the surge in attacks

Pros

  • Government taking action to address the crisis
  • International attention and support may increase due to the severity of the situation

Cons

  • High levels of violence, terror, and lawlessness in Haiti's capital
  • Escape of nearly 4,000 inmates, including gang members charged in the killing of President Jovenel Moïse