Haiti gang members kill around 40 displaced people in church attack near capital
Summary
Gang members attacked people sheltering in a church near Haiti’s capital, Kenscoff, killing about 40 displaced individuals and injuring many others. The local mayor described the event as a "night of terror" and said some people remain missing after the attack.Key Facts
- Around 40 people were killed by gangs in a church used as a shelter in Kenscoff, near Port-au-Prince, Haiti.
- Some victims were killed execution-style, and dozens more were wounded.
- The attackers also abducted several people from the displaced persons camp.
- Kenscoff has experienced heavy gang violence and clashes for several months.
- Haiti suffers from ongoing political instability, gang control, and economic hardship.
- Nearly 1.5 million Haitians are displaced, and over five million face serious food shortages.
- Haiti’s last president was assassinated in 2021, and the country has not held an election since 2016.
- A general election is planned for December 2026, despite security concerns.
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