Gang attack near Haiti's capital leaves 30 dead
The UN said the raid was the largest mass kidnapping in Haiti in recent years and included attacks on a church sheltering displaced residents.
- On Sunday night, armed members of the Viv Ansanm gang coalition raided Kenscoff, burning homes and killing at least 30 people, according to local officials and rights groups reporting on Monday.
- Kenscoff's strategic position overlooking Petion-Ville and southern Haiti makes it a recurring target for Viv Ansanm, designated a 'foreign terrorist organisation' by the United States government.
- Attackers targeted a church filled with displaced residents and torched homes, including that of Dr. Jean William Pape, a leading public health expert, as survivors described a 'night of terror.'
- Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé decried the 'heinous attack' on Monday, promising to reinforce security, while residents demanded the local police chief step down, alleging protection failures.
- With general elections scheduled for December 13, experts warn the volatile security environment makes holding a credible vote increasingly dangerous despite the ongoing buildup of the Gang Suppression Force.
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A gang in Haiti attacked Kenscoff, a community near the capital, and left 47 dead, including five children, and 50 people kidnapped, who are now threatening to kill them if any of their members are “wounded.” The attack has been declared as a demonstration of strength towards the Haitian government and police, at a time of tension between them. “This is a message to the government and the police that their claims of protection do not match reali…
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Haiti Gang Attack Kills at Least 47, More Than 50 Abducted: UN
At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 others abducted in a gang attack in Kenscoff, a community in the hills overlooking Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, the United Nations said. The attack began late Sunday, when armed men entered the area, set homes on fire and attacked residents, according to the UN Integrated Office in Haiti. The UN said survivors were searching for missing relatives after the assault. At least five children were a…
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