Haiti declares state of emergency amid escalating violence and prison break

Haitian authorities declared a 72-hour state of emergency along with a nightly curfew after armed gangs stormed two of the country’s largest prisons and freed thousands of inmates. The prison break comes as the nation grapples with incessant violence. » Subscribe to NBC News: NBC News Digital is a collection of innovative and powerful news brands that deliver compelling, diverse and engaging news stories. NBC News Digital features , , , Nightly News, Meet the Press, Dateline, and the existing apps and digital extensions of these respective properties. We deliver the best in breaking news, live video coverage, original journalism and segments from your favorite NBC News Shows. Connect with NBC News Online! Breaking News Alerts: Visit : Find NBC News on Facebook: Follow NBC News on Twitter: Get more of NBC News delivered to your inbox: #Haiti #Emergency #WorldNews