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Police Thwart Kidnapping Amid Ongoing Gang Violence in Haiti

4/16/2026

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On February 23, 2026, police in Port-au-Prince thwarted an attempted kidnapping during anti-gang operations.
A United Nations expert report says operations slowed armed-group expansion in the capital, though progress varies.
The report notes gangs retreated to remote areas and are becoming more cautious.
It records 5,519 killed from March 2025 to January 2026 and rising child recruitment for combat roles.
The situation remains precarious, with gains at risk without continued pressure.

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Story summary

On February 23, 2026, police in Port-au-Prince thwarted an attempted kidnapping during anti-gang operations.
A United Nations expert report says operations slowed armed-group expansion in the capital, though progress varies.
The report notes gangs retreated to remote areas and are becoming more cautious.
It records 5,519 killed from March 2025 to January 2026 and rising child recruitment for combat roles.
The situation remains precarious, with gains at risk without continued pressure.