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The most dangerous city in the world descends into civil war when 4,000 prisoners escape from prison in a prison massacre

Haiti is in a state of emergency after a deadly gang attack on the capital’s main prison freed 4,000 prisoners.

The capital Port-au-Prince, dubbed the most dangerous city in the world, is embroiled in a civil war after riots broke out and dozens were killed in the chaos.

Haiti has been plunged into even more chaosCredit: AFP

Thousands of dangerous prisoners were taken out of prison overnightCredit: Reuters

Armed gangs stormed Haiti's main prison last night. — Armed gangs stormed Haiti’s main prison last night.Credit: AP

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