The Latest Breaking News from Haiti

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed alarm at the "rapidly deteriorating security situation" in Haiti and called for more funding for the planned international police mission to be led by Kenya.

Haiti faces escalating gang violence, protests against the Prime Minister, and challenges in food distribution.

The scenes from Haiti may look familiar, as heavily armed gangs trade fire and civilians cower in fear. But there is something different about this latest episode.

A state of emergency has been declared after gangs stormed two prisons and freed thousands of inmates. What will it take to restore order?

It is not clear whether the gang members were able to take control of the main airport or not. Even last week, the airport was attacked by the gangs but they did not attempt to seize control of it.

In today’s newsletter: With gangs controlling Port-au-Prince and a UN-backed international force still not on the ground, is there any prospect of democratic control?

Escalating violence and political turmoil in Haiti prompt urgent need for humanitarian assistance and international support.

Heavily armed gangs tried to seize control of Haiti’s main international airport on Monday, exchanging gunfire with police and soldiers in the latest attack on key government sites in an explosion of violence that includes a mass escape from the country’s two biggest prisons.

Haiti declares state of emergency after mass prison break, facing escalating gang violence and threats to government stability.

Haiti declares state of emergency after mass prison break by armed gangs, leading to chaos and violence.

Armed gangs attack international airport and free over 3,800 prisoners in seemingly coordinated effort to oust Ariel Henry