Gangs in Haiti target foreign troops in biggest attack since new force began operations
The attack came as the U.N.-backed mission tries to curb gang violence that has displaced 1.5 million people, according to the United Nations.
- On Sunday, gangs in Haiti attacked a Salvadorean armored vehicle in Croix-des-Bouquets, leaving four soldiers unaccounted for. The Salvadorean Armed Forces confirmed the vehicle was set on fire with explosives.
- Gangs control an estimated 70% of Port-au-Prince, including the area where the attack occurred. Violence has displaced 1.5 million people across Haiti in recent years, involving groups like Kraze Barye and 400 Mawozo.
- Rescue efforts by the Salvadorean Armed Forces were hampered by intense fighting after the explosive attack. Helicopters dispatched to the scene also came under fire while attempting to disperse armed men.
- The Security Council is scheduled to meet Monday to discuss the attack, which is expected to dominate the conversation. The gang suppression force is assessing the situation and has advised residents to remain indoors.
- Romain Le Cour, head of the Haiti Observatory at the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime, said gangs 'want to show that they can strike back.' Holding soldiers gives these groups "edge to negotiate and to pressure the security forces," he said.
39 Articles
39 Articles
Four Salvadoran air force members missing after gang ambush in Haiti
SAN SALVADOR/PORT-AU-PRINCE, Oct 19 - Four Salvadoran air force members deployed with an international security force in Haiti are missing after an ambush by heavily armed criminal groups, El Salvador's armed forces said late Sunday. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Four Salvadoran soldiers with Haiti’s anti-gang force missing after ambush
As of Monday, neither the Salvadoran Armed Forces, the GSF nor the Haitian National Police (PNH) had publicly confirmed the soldiers’ whereabouts or condition. Local media reports offered conflicting accounts, with some claiming the soldiers had been captured, killed or wounded. Those reports remained unverified.
Associated Press News
Gangs in Haiti target foreign troops in biggest attack since new force began operations
Gangs in Haiti have opened fire on an armored vehicle in an attack that has left four soldiers from El Salvador unaccounted for.
The circumstances of the incident remain under investigation and, so far, the authorities have not fully clarified what has happened.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
