Haiti's Escalating Violence: 4,000 Inmates Jailbreak Amid Days-long Gun Battle

Armed gangs in Haiti's capital released around 4,000 inmates from the country's largest prison after a days-long gun battle with police. Many of the escapees were gang members charged in connection with the 2021 assassination of President Jovenel Moise. Prime Minister Ariel Henry sought assistance from Kenya to combat domestic gangs, and a recent agreement will see Kenya sending 1,000 police officers to help address the ongoing gang violence in Haiti.