Police in Haiti battle gang coalition trying to seize control of the entire capital
Soldiers patrol amid the sound of gunshots heard in the distance, in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, October 17, 2024
POLICE clashed with gunmen trying to take over one of the few communities in Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, that is not controlled by gangs today.
Solino has been under attack since Thursday, with residents calling radio stations pleading for help as they fled their homes.
Officers have seized control of several areas in Solino as they keep pursuing gang members, Haiti’s National Police said in a statement late on Sunday.
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