A prison break in the central city of Saint-Marc in Haiti has resulted in the deaths of at least 11 inmates, with some managed to escape. The incident, which is the third prison break in Haiti this year, is a grim reminder of the continuing humanitarian crisis in the country fueled by gang violence. Authorities have advised residents in Saint-Marc to remain vigilant as some of the escaped inmates are still on the loose.
The prison break in Saint-Marc led to a deadly confrontation between the inmates and the police, resulting in the death of 11 inmates and the arrest of one. The conditions in Haitian prisons have been described as squalid, with overcrowding and lack of basic necessities. The situation has also been exacerbated by the recent surge in gang violence across the country.
The prison breaks have significantly reduced the incarcerated population in Haiti, with the government declaring a state of emergency and taking measures to address the security situation. The United Nations has reported that about 600,000 people have been forced to flee their homes due to the violence, with severe hunger affecting approximately five million people in the country.
The latest prison break in Saint-Marc is a stark reminder of the challenges faced by Haiti in maintaining law and order amidst the ongoing humanitarian crisis. Authorities are working to apprehend the escaped inmates and restore stability in the affected area.
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