© APA demonstrator holds up a Haitian flag during protests demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Friday, March 1, 2024. At least 10 people have been caught dead in crossfire following a mass escape from Haiti's largest prison.
On Monday, Haiti declared a national 72-hour state of emergency and imposed a curfew following a
massive prison break from its largest prison, located in its capital, Port-au-Prince, which resulted in the deaths of over 10 people.
During the escape, three inmates were shot dead. Many others opted to remain in their cells fearing getting killed by prison guards, police, or in the crossfire,
Sky News reported.
The consequential death toll is expected to rise, Spanish news agency
EFE stated, however, the Haitian government has not given official updates regarding the situation. Haitian media reported that the government, nonetheless, tasked police with legally enforcing the curfew.
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