Hundreds attend funeral in Haiti for 4 victims of brutal gang attack that killed 47
Summary
Hundreds of people gathered in Kenscoff, near Haiti's capital, to mourn four victims of a violent gang attack that killed 47 people. The attack involved kidnapping more than 50 people, with some later released, and has caused fear and protests in the community.Key Facts
- A gang attack in Kenscoff, Haiti, killed 47 people on August 23, 2026.
- Over 50 people were kidnapped during the attack; six children and seven women have been released.
- The attackers killed some victims in a church courtyard after forcing them out.
- More than 2,600 people lost their homes due to the violence.
- Armed gangs control about 70% of Port-au-Prince and surrounding areas.
- Haiti's National Police started an investigation into the attack.
- Community members and police are guarding the area to prevent new attacks.
- Gang violence has displaced nearly 1.5 million people in Haiti recently, and over 3,050 people were killed in the first half of 2026.
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