Gang coalition unleashes violent new attack on farming community in Haiti
Summary
A large gang group attacked a farming community near Haiti’s capital, killing several people and setting homes on fire. Local officials say the gang known as Viv Ansanm carried out the violence, but the full number of victims is not yet known.Key Facts
- The attack happened late Sunday in a farming area in Kenscoff, near Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
- Homes were burned, and many people were killed or went missing; one survivor lost 14 family members.
- The gang Viv Ansanm is blamed; the U.S. government labeled this gang as a terrorist group last year.
- Gang members targeted a church and homes, including that of Dr. Jean “Bill” Pape, a doctor helping patients with HIV and tuberculosis.
- Gangs control about 70% of Haiti's capital, and their violence has forced 1.5 million people to leave their homes.
- Over 3,100 people were killed by gang violence in Haiti from January to June this year.
- The attack occurred shortly after the U.S. sent over 160 deported Haitians back to the country.
- Haiti is preparing for elections in December, but experts say the current violence makes voting unsafe.
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