Haitian Prison Break and State of Emergency

SOURCE www.nbcnews.com
Haitian authorities declared a 72-hour state of emergency and nightly curfew after armed gangs freed thousands of inmates by storming two of the country's largest prisons amidst ongoing violence.

Key Points

  • Haitian authorities declared a 72-hour state of emergency
  • Armed gangs stormed two of the country's largest prisons and freed thousands of inmates
  • The nation is facing ongoing violence