Haiti's government declared a state of emergency following violent clashes in the capital leading to two prison breaks as a major gang leader attempts to overthrow Prime Minister Ariel Henry.

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At least a dozen people died as gang members attacked the main prison in Haiti's capital, triggering a breakout by several thousand inmates.

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Haiti's government declared a state of emergency. This was following violent clashes in the capital that have damaged communications and led to two prison breaks. Watch this video for all details.

Why has Haiti declared a state of emergency?

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A wave of panic has swept through Haiti. Once again, gang violence and heavy gun fire broke out in the country's capital of Port-au-Prince on Thursday. Haiti's Capital Port-au-Prince is under siege the Haitian gang leader Jimmy Cherizier has in fact warned that he'll keep trying to oust the prime minister. The Caribbean island nation has marked a second day of deadly gun violence at least about four police officers have ended up losing their lives and dozens of others being killed since Thursday. Watch to know more!

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A wave of panic has swept through Haiti. Once again, gang violence and heavy gun fire broke out in the country's capital of Port-au-Prince on Thursday. The gang leader said that he aims to capture Police Chief & Ministers.

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Kenya's government says that its police officers will not be deployed to Haiti until all conditions on training and funding are met in line with last month’s approval from the UN security council to give the Eastern African country command of a multinational mission to combat violent gangs in the troubled Caribbean country. Meanwhile, Haiti is reporting a fresh round of gang-related killings and kidnappings as it awaits help.

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Kenya's cabinet approved the deployment of 1,000 police to lead a multi-national peacekeeping mission to Haiti to combat gang violence. The country's parliament must now sign off on the resolution. However the deployment has faced various controversies and setbacks.

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Haiti is in danger and urgently in need of assistance. The security situation in Haiti today is comparable to countries at war. Since the assassination of former President Jovenel Moise in July 2021, emboldened gangs have seized control of 80% of the Haitian capital. Some 200 gangs operate with impunity in the Port-Au-Prince Metropolitan area. Kidnappings, loot, rape & Killings have sowed terror in communities already suffering endemic poverty. On the 7th of August, thousands of protesters took to the streets of the Haitian capital, Port-Au-Prince. They were demanding protection from violent gangs pillaging neighbourhoods in Port-Au-Prince and beyond. Mohammed Saleh brings you this report.

Gangs have seized control of 80% of Port-Au-Prince

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