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04/03/2024 05:06 GMT : Haiti violence: State of emergency declared after mass jailbreak

Haiti violence: State of emergency declared after mass jailbreak

BBC World Service - Newsday, Haiti violence: State of emergency declared after mass jailbreak

Armed gangs stormed a major prison, leading to the escape of around 4,000 inmates.

Haiti has declared a state of emergency in and around the capital because of jailbreaks and spiralling insecurity.

In Haiti, thousands of criminals have escaped from prison in the capital Port-au-Prince as the country descends further into gang violence.  

The American Vice President, Kamala Harris, has called on Israel to allow more aid into Gaza, as hopes for a ceasefire face another stumbling block.

And junior doctors in South Korea continue to protest against government plans to increase medical school admissions. Today is the deadline for them to return to work or face losing their licence.

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