South Korean Nationals Kidnapped Near La Paix Hospital in Port-au-Prince
Two South Korean nationals were kidnapped by heavily armed gang members on July 31, 2026, near La Paix Hospital in the Delmas 33 district of Port-au-Prince. During the interception of their vehicle, a police officer assigned to their security was shot while attempting to resist the abductors. The incident underscores the persistent security vacuum in the Haitian capital, where gangs continue to expand their control despite ongoing international support efforts and government plans for political restoration following President Martelly's recent departure.
Date: July 31, 2026
Location: Ouest, Haiti
Conflict: Haiti Gang Conflict
Category: terrorism
Severity: MEDIUM
Source: Haiti Libre