January 13, 2010 1:06 PM
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Prison Collapses, Inmates Loose in Haiti
The main prison in Port-au-Prince, Haiti has collapsed in the aftermath of Tuesday's devastating earthquake and inmates have escaped, the United Nations said Wednesday.
A U.N. humanitarian spokeswoman says the U.N. has received reports of escaped inmates.
Spokeswoman Elisabeth Byrs says she had no further details.
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AP A U.N. humanitarian spokeswoman says the U.N. has received reports of escaped inmates.
Spokeswoman Elisabeth Byrs says she had no further details.
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