Thousands escape Haiti’s largest prison in Port-au-Prince

Hundreds of inmates have escaped from Haiti’s main prison after armed gangs stormed the facility in an overnight explosion of violence that engulfed much of the capital. At least five people were dead by Sunday. The jailbreak marked a new low in Haiti’s downward spiral of violence as gangs step up coordinated attacks in Port-au-Prince. Ariel Henry, the country’s embattled prime minister, is abroad trying to salvage support for a UN-backed security force to stabilise the country. #haiti #gangs #crime Subscribe to The Telegraph with our special offer: just £1 for 3 months. Start your free trial now: Get the latest headlines: and are websites of The Telegraph, the UK’s best-selling quality daily newspaper providing news and analysis on