Salvadoran Troops Target Headquarters of Powerful Gang in Haiti
El Salvador has deployed troops to Haiti in October following a series of attacks on four of its nationals working on a United Nations-backed mission.
The Salvadoran military has now reportedly targeted the headquarters of the notorious 18th Street gang, a powerful criminal organization operating in both countries.
The deployment came after the gang members attacked the Salvadoran nationals in gang-controlled territory. The UN-backed mission aims to bolster security and stability in Haiti, which has been struggling with political instability and crime.
The Salvadoran troops have been working alongside Haitian authorities to dismantle the gang's operations and dismantle their infrastructure in the country. This includes targeting the gang's leadership and key members.
In a recent statement, the Salvadoran Defense Ministry confirmed the operation, stating that "the aim is to dismantle the gang's operations and protect the lives of our citizens and the people of Haiti."
Background: The 18th Street Gang
- The 18th Street gang is a transnational criminal organization with roots in El Salvador and a presence in several other countries, including the United States.
- The gang is known for its involvement in drug trafficking, extortion, and other criminal activities.
- The gang has been linked to several violent incidents in Haiti, including attacks on foreign nationals.
Operation Against the 18th Street Gang in Haiti
- The operation is part of a broader effort by the Salvadoran government to combat transnational criminal organizations and protect its citizens.
- The Salvadoran troops are working closely with the Haitian authorities to dismantle the gang's operations and dismantle their infrastructure in the country.
- The aim is to protect the lives of both Salvadoran and Haitian citizens, as well as to support Haiti's efforts to stabilize its security situation.
The Salvadoran Defense Ministry has confirmed the operation against the 18th Street gang in Haiti, stating that the aim is to dismantle the gang's operations and protect the lives of our citizens and the people of Haiti.
<small>Source: Africanews — read the original story there.</small>
