Gunmen in Haiti kidnap senior defense official James Boyard

James Boyard, a senior defense official and security expert, has been kidnapped in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The abduction highlights the increasing reach of powerful gangs in areas previously considered safe.
Why it matters
The kidnapping of a high-ranking official signals a significant escalation in Haiti's security crisis and the vulnerability of state institutions.
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