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Haitian police retake national stadium from gangs after two years

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Briefings

Haitian security forces successfully regained control of the country's main football stadium on Thursday after two years of gang rule. Salvadoran troops assumed security duties at the venue following an ambush that resulted in the loss of four of their own soldiers. This operation marks a significant shift in the nation's security landscape, with El Salvador deploying 2,000 soldiers to Haiti to support the handover.

Key points

• Haitian security forces regained control of the country's main football stadium on Thursday after two years of gang rule.
• Salvadoran troops assumed security duties at the venue following an ambush that resulted in the loss of four of their own soldiers.

Context

This event represents a critical security transition in Haiti, where El Salvador has deployed 2,000 soldiers to support the handover of the national stadium. The operation follows a specific ambush incident that caused casualties among the Salvadoran contingent.

Limitations

Evidence is limited to the specific details of the stadium takeover and the casualty count from the ambush. The broader context of the two-year gang control period and the long-term impact on the stadium's usage are not fully detailed in the provided text.

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