Police In Haiti Battle Gang Coalition Trying To Seize Control Of The Entire Capital

Police on Monday 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.

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 Sunday.

In a video posted on social media, gang members hoisted automatic weapons in the air and cheered as they claimed control over parts of Solino, warning that all those who are not part of a gang coalition known as "Viv Ansanm" will be "burned to ashes."

The coalition also has attacked other neighborhoods, including Tabarre 27, forcing hundreds of residents to flee in recent days.