El Salvador's president launches operation to rescue four missing air force personnel in Haiti.
They publishedEl Salvador's president threatens Haitian gangs over military hostages
21 Oct, 21:49ZEl Salvador's Bukele announces a military operation to rescue hostages held by gangs in Haiti.
21 Oct, 22:53ZEl Salvador's president issues a harsh warning to Haitian gangs after four soldiers were abducted in Haiti.
22 Oct, 00:22ZEl Salvador launches a military operation to rescue four Salvadoran aviation technicians kidnapped in Haiti.
22 Oct, 04:10ZEl Salvador launches operation to rescue four kidnapped aviation technicians in Haiti.
First reportAP News · 21 Oct, 21:49Z
Latest reportBBC · 22 Oct, 10:17Z
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Why it matters
What
The personnel were supporting medical evacuations, not combat, when armed groups ambushed them returning from a market.
Why
The ambush disrupts a mission focused on evacuating people needing medical care.
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Progress of helicopter-backed rescue efforts.
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Summary
- El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele announced a military operation to rescue four aviation technicians.
- The hostages were kidnapped by gangs in Haiti after an attack on Sunday.
- Bukele warned of a stronger operation if the hostages are not released alive.
- The operation comes amid Haiti's first general election in over a decade and gang control of portions of Port-au-Prince.
- El Salvador participates in a multinational gang suppression force in Haiti with thousands of personnel.
Summary
- El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele announced a military operation to rescue four Salvadoran aviation technicians kidnapped in Haiti.
- Bukele warned of a stronger response if the hostages are not released alive and unharmed.
- The abduction occurred after gangs in Haiti attacked an armored vehicle in Croix-des-Bouquets, Port-au-Prince.
- Haiti's government says the abduction is an absolute priority and mobilizes resources to secure release.
- The UN-backed force continues operations in the area as Haiti prepares its first general election in over a decade.
Summary
- El Salvador's president Bukele announced a military operation to rescue four technicians.
- The technicians were kidnapped Sunday after gangs attacked an armoured vehicle near Port-au-Prince.
- Bukele warned of a stronger response if the hostages are not released alive.
- The mission is described as non-combat, comprising pilots and technical personnel only.
- Haiti says the abduction is an absolute priority and coordinating with the Gang Repression Force.
Summary
- El Salvador's president Nayib Bukele announced a military operation to rescue four missing air force personnel in Haiti.
- The four were ambushed by heavily armed criminal groups while returning from a market in Croix-des-Bouquets.
- The personnel were part of a mission to carry out medical evacuations and save lives, not wage war.
- Salvadoran forces conducted helicopter-supported efforts; land and air approaches were hampered by fighting and security conditions.
- The UN had recently approved the Gang Suppression Force to tackle Haiti's escalating gang violence.