El Salvador’s Bukele threatens Haitian gangs over abducted soldiers
President Nayib Bukele says he has initiated military operation to rescue four Salvadoran soldiers abducted in Haiti.
Al Jazeera English reports: President Nayib Bukele says he has initiated military operation to rescue four Salvadoran soldiers abducted in Haiti.
This world story centres on Haiti. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include El Salvador’s Bukele, Haitian and President Nayib Bukele.
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- Haiti · Americas
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- Al Jazeera English
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- Key names
- El Salvador’s Bukele, Haitian, President Nayib Bukele, Salvadoran
- Section
- World
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