Haiti senior defence official reportedly abducted

Boyard is ⁠widely regarded ‌as ​a leading security expert and his abduction ​marks a ‌significant escalation in the targeting of senior ​officials in Haiti, where gangs have tightened their hold over the ​capital.

Kidnappings ​have surged ​in Haiti as criminal ‌groups expand their influence, undermining government authority and worsening a deepening humanitarian and security crisis.

Authorities have not publicly commented ​on efforts to secure Boyard's release.