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Officials would not confirm how many prisoners escaped, but reports put the number at more than 170 Pict. AFP
Inmates killed at least one guard and wounded two others during a mutiny at a Haitian prison near the capital Port-au-Prince, with an unknown number escaping with police weapons.
Three prisoners were also wounded in Saturday's violence. Authorities have launched a manhunt for the escapees, with police controlling all roads in the Arcadins coastal zone near Arcahaie prison.
"The government strongly condemns the incidents that took place at Arcahaie prison, targeted in a mutiny by heavily armed individuals," the office of interim prime minister Enex Jean-Charles, who also serves as defense minister, said in a statement.
"Special police units are on site to secure the area and prevent those responsible from causing further harm."
The foreign, justice and interior ministers, along with top national police officials, visited the prison after the violence.
Jean-Charles asked the justice minister to "take all necessary measures to remedy this unacceptable situation," his office said.
Officials would not confirm how many prisoners escaped, but reports put the number at more than 170.
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