Gangs in Haiti target foreign troops, leaving four soldiers from El Salvador unaccounted for
Summary
Gangs in Haiti have targeted foreign troops in the biggest attack since a new force began operations, ABC News, the LA Times and PBS NewsHour reported on Monday 19 October. The gangs opened fire on an armored vehicle, leaving four soldiers from El Salvador unaccounted for in the first major attack since an international gang suppression force began operations in the violence-wracked country, according to ABC News and PBS NewsHour, PBS NewsHour saying the attack took place over the weekend. The Armed Forces of El Salvador said in a statement Monday that four aviation technicians were returning to camp when the armored vehicle was attacked with explosives and set on fire, the LA Times reported.
Latest: Gangs in Haiti opened fire on an armored vehicle, leaving four soldiers from El Salvador unaccounted for in the first major attack since an international gang suppression force began operations in the country, ABC News and PBS NewsHour reported, PBS NewsHour saying the attack took place over the weekend and the LA Times citing the Armed Forces of El Salvador as saying four aviation technicians were returning to camp when the vehicle was attacked with explosives and set on fire.
Written automatically by an AI from the articles' headlines and descriptions. It can contain errors: follow the links to read the articles.
How it unfolded
Monday 19 October
Gangs in Haiti opened fire on an armored vehicle, leaving four soldiers from El Salvador unaccounted for in the first major attack since an international gang suppression force began operations in the country, ABC News and PBS NewsHour reported, PBS NewsHour saying the attack took place over the weekend and the LA Times citing the Armed Forces of El Salvador as saying four aviation technicians were returning to camp when the vehicle was attacked with explosives and set on fire.