Haitian police tear-gas peaceful protesters as they demand help in stopping gangs [Video]

By Evens Sanon () The Associated Press

PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — Police in Haiti’s capital tear-gassed hundreds of peaceful protesters Monday as they called on law enforcement to help them stop the gangs that have been violently seizing control of their neighborhoods.

Protesters burned tires to show their anger over the police action and express their frustration as recent moves to quell rampant gang violence in Port-au-Prince have largely been unsuccessful.