Police in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, have clashed with gunmen trying to take over one of the few communities that is not controlled by gangs.

Solino has been under attack since Thursday, with residents calling radio stations pleading for help as they fled their homes. Officers seized control of several areas as they keep pursuing gang members, Haiti’s National Police said in a statement late Sunday.

Police in Haiti are battling a coalition of gangs trying to take control of all neighbourhoods in the capital, Port-au-Prince{ai:summary}<p>Police in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, have engaged in clashes with gunmen attempting to seize control of Solino, one of the few gang-free communities. Residents have sought help as violence escalates and many have fled their homes.</p><p>The National Police reported regaining control over several areas while continuing their pursuit of gang members. #crime</p>

Police in Haiti battle a gang coalition trying to seize control of the entire capital

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