Resurgence of Kidnapping: Citizens Are Concerned
months, kidnapping cases have significantly increased in the Haitian capital, particularly in the commune of Delmas. According to information received by our editorial team, the majority of cases are recorded in Delmas 75 and 31.
By Gedeon Delva · Port-au-Prince · · 1 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
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In recent months, kidnapping cases have significantly increased in the Haitian capital, particularly in the commune of Delmas. According to information received by our editorial team, the majority of cases are recorded in Delmas 75 and 31.
Victims include judges, lawyers, businessmen, bank employees, and other citizens. Faced with this resurgence, many individuals and institutions are raising their voices to call for caution and urge authorities to act quickly to counter this wave. In a statement published Wednesday, Washington called on its citizens to limit their travel to Port-au-Prince. The U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince reiterated that the advisory for Haiti remains at Level 4: « Do Not Travel, » Washington emphasized. It
is also advised to establish a communication plan with family, employer, or host organization, specifying the frequency of messages or calls to confirm one's safety. Me Arnel Rémy, a lawyer at the Port-au-Prince Bar Association, reacting to this situation, called on the competent authorities to take urgent measures to curb this wave of kidnappings. He particularly urged officials of the Haitian National Police to strengthen security measures in the affected areas. It should be noted that last week, 4 kidnapping cases were reported in Delmas 75 according to information published in the press, while two other cases were reported in Delmas 31. Gedeon Delva / Le Relief
Victims include judges, lawyers, businessmen, bank employees, and other citizens. Faced with this resurgence, many individuals and institutions are raising their voices to call for caution and urge authorities to act quickly to counter this wave. In a statement published Wednesday, Washington called on its citizens to limit their travel to Port-au-Prince. The U.S. Embassy in Port-au-Prince reiterated that the advisory for Haiti remains at Level 4: « Do Not Travel, » Washington emphasized. It
is also advised to establish a communication plan with family, employer, or host organization, specifying the frequency of messages or calls to confirm one's safety. Me Arnel Rémy, a lawyer at the Port-au-Prince Bar Association, reacting to this situation, called on the competent authorities to take urgent measures to curb this wave of kidnappings. He particularly urged officials of the Haitian National Police to strengthen security measures in the affected areas. It should be noted that last week, 4 kidnapping cases were reported in Delmas 75 according to information published in the press, while two other cases were reported in Delmas 31. Gedeon Delva / Le Relief
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