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The Lutuf was seized off Somalia’s Puntland coast, with eight armed men boarding the vessel carrying weapons headed for Mogadishu. The crew includes diverse nationals. A separate hijack near Gulf of Aden follows, highlighting rising piracy linked to regional instability and economic incentives in drought-stricken Somalia.
A weekend attack on Kenscoff, above Port-au-Prince, has escalated violence as a gang leader threatens to execute hostages if police harm gang members. Authorities warn the assault tests Haiti’s security and political process ahead of December elections. Survivors and officials describe widespread destruction and shifting strategy by police and UN-backed forces.
Haiti faces intensified gang violence as Kenscoff attacks escalate. Police have offered little detail on operations, while the UN notes a mounting civilian toll and the likely December elections proceed amid insecurity.
El Salvador’s intervention in Haiti, approved by the UN-backed Gang Suppression Force, faces renewed strain as four aviation technicians remain missing after an attack on their armored vehicle in Croix-des-Bouquets. Salvadoran officials say operations are ongoing and resources are being mobilized to recover the personnel and prevent further violence.