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Gangs gain ground in Haiti's capital as transitional government falters

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Police officers take part in a confrontation with gangs near the National Palace in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, March 21, 2024. [Reuters]

As Haiti's transitional government struggles to take shape, the island nation's powerful gangs have continued to make advances in the capital, Port-au-Prince, residents of the capital reported on Saturday.

Armed criminals attacked the bases of two specialized police units in the capital area, residents told Agence France-Presse by phone. There were no details about casualties.

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