HomeWorld

Violent Haitian gang releases women and children after mass kidnapping and deadly attack

World 2 sources 2 countries 🔦 Under-reported 36m ago

A Haitian gang has released 13 hostages—six children and seven women—following a mass kidnapping incident that occurred nearly a week ago. The individuals were among a group of more than 50 people abducted during a deadly gang attack on a community located near the capital city of Port-au-Prince. The release was confirmed by UNICEF, the United Nations children’s agency.

The incident highlights the ongoing security crisis in Haiti, where armed groups continue to carry out violent attacks and abductions. Authorities and international organizations remain focused on the status of the remaining hostages as the situation in the region continues to be volatile.

In-depth summary · AI, neutral
Read the full story at the source Egypt Independent (Cairo, Egypt) · EG
Get the news on TelegramTop stories & under-reported picks, straight to your feed — free. Join →

Covered by 2 sources