Pierre, who is a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology, and worked for the Ministry of Public Health as director of the Family Health Unit, was kidnapped in the vicinity of the public market of Tabarre, a municipality north of this capital.

The area has been under tension for days due to attacks by armed groups that are trying to break into the towns of Truitier and Durmonay.

In fact, the commune dawned under crossfire on Monday, while residents reported dead and wounded and many of them hurriedly fled their homes.

The Embassy of the United States in Haiti issued a security alert about gang activity and shooting incidents, and warned that its staff is restricted to the embassy’s premises and residential compounds until further notice.

Local media reported a dozen kidnappings since the end of last week, in the communes of Delmas, Petion Ville and downtown Port-au-Prince.

Citizens, for their part, are calling for the return of the popular Operation Bwa Kale, which killed alleged members of armed groups at the end of April last year, thus reducing the actions of gangs.

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