Haiti gang raid death toll rises to 47 as more than 50 kidnapped, says UN
Summary
At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 kidnapped during a gang attack in Kenscoff, near Haiti’s capital. The United Nations and Haitian officials condemned the violence, highlighting the urgent need to improve security as Haiti prepares for its first general election in over ten years.Key Facts
- The gang raid happened on the evening of August 23 in Kenscoff, a town near Port-au-Prince.
- At least 47 people died, over 50 were kidnapped, and 22 were injured.
- The attack included burning homes and targeting a church and the house of a public health expert.
- The gang Viv Ansanm, labeled a foreign terrorist group by the U.S. government, is blamed for the attack.
- Residents criticized local police for not protecting people, even though the attack occurred near a police station.
- The government promised to restore authority and improve security in Kenscoff quickly.
- A gang leader threatened the head of the Haitian National Police, warning of more violence if gang members are harmed.
- Kenscoff’s location is strategic, overlooking roads to the capital, and the area has faced many gang attacks recently.
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