El Salvador Launches Military Operation to Rescue Four Personnel Abducted by Gangs in Haiti
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele announced a military operation to rescue four Salvadoran air force personnel abducted by heavily armed criminal groups in Haiti. The personnel, part of the UN-approved Gang Suppression Force, were ambushed in Croix-des-Bouquets while returning from buying food. Bukele issued a harsh warning to Haitian gangs, saying the attack was "nothing" compared with what would happen if the hostages were not returned alive. No gang has claimed responsibility, and the rescue operation's outcome remains unclear.
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Bukele Deploys Salvadoran Special Forces to Haiti to Rescue Abducted Soldiers
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele has deployed special forces to Haiti after four Salvadoran service members were abducted by gangs, according to multiple reports. Bukele said a military operation was launched to rescue the held Salvadorans and issued a harsh warning to Haitian gangs over the hostages. CNN, citing a source, reported that the troops were sent to rescue the four service members. The Miami Herald described Bukele as angry at gangs that ambushed Salvadoran soldiers. The New York Times and BBC reported the abduction of the four soldiers and Bukele's threatening message to the gangs. The reports do not specify the exact location or timing of the abduction, nor the current status of the rescue operation.
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El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele announced a military operation to rescue four Salvadoran air force personnel missing in Haiti since Sunday, after they were ambushed by heavily armed criminal groups in Croix-des-Bouquets. Bukele said the four were pilots and technical personnel with the UN-approved Gang Suppression Force, tasked with medical evacuations rather than combat, and warned that Wednesday's attack was "nothing" compared with what would happen if the hostages were not returned alive. He said the operation's sole objective was to bring the men home alive and that if all four were returned unharmed, everything would return to how it was before the kidnapping. No gang has claimed responsibility. The UN has warned Haiti's gangs are adapting to intensified security conditions, and Haiti postponed its December elections indefinitely.
Read sourceBukele Launches Military Operation to Rescue Salvadorans Held by Gangs in Haiti
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele announced a military operation to rescue Salvadoran security personnel abducted by gangs in Haiti. According to multiple reports, four Salvadoran force members were taken hostage following a gang ambush. Bukele issued a harsh warning to Haitian gangs, and El Salvador confirmed a new rescue mission was underway. The incident marks a significant escalation in El Salvador's involvement in Haiti, where gang violence has surged. The operation's outcome and the condition of the hostages remain unclear.
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El Salvador's Bukele Threatens Haitian Gangs Over Abducted Soldiers
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele issued a harsh warning to Haitian gangs after four Salvadoran soldiers were abducted in Haiti. According to Reuters and NPR, the Salvadoran government says the gangs are holding the four force members hostage and has announced a new military rescue mission. The Washington Post reports that four international troops went missing following a gang ambush. Bukele threatened consequences for the gangs if the soldiers are not released. The incident highlights the deteriorating security situation in Haiti, where armed gangs have expanded control. The Salvadoran military operation aims to locate and recover the abducted personnel. The New York Times notes Bukele's warning was directed at Haitian gangs responsible for the abduction. The situation remains developing as rescue efforts continue.
El Salvador's Bukele Warns Haitian Gangs After 4 Soldiers Abducted
El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele issued a harsh warning to Haitian gangs after four Salvadoran soldiers were abducted in Haiti. According to reports from The New York Times, NPR, Reuters, Al Jazeera, and The Washington Post, the soldiers were taken hostage during a gang ambush. Bukele announced that a military operation has been launched to rescue the held Salvadorans. The incident highlights the deteriorating security situation in Haiti, where gangs have increased attacks on international forces. The Salvadoran government has vowed to take action to secure the release of its personnel.
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