South Korean Nationals Kidnapped by Gunmen in Port-au-Prince
Heavily armed kidnappers intercepted a vehicle in the Delmas 33 district of Port-au-Prince on July 31, 2026, abducting two South Korean nationals. A Haitian police officer assigned to protect the victims was shot during the struggle. The incident highlights the continuing security void in the capital despite the presence of international security missions. Haitian authorities have launched a search operation, but no ransom demands have been publicly reported as of August 1, and the victims' status remains unknown.
Date: July 31, 2026
Location: West, Haiti
Conflict: Haiti Gang Conflict
Category: other
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Haiti Libre