Hundreds attend funeral in Haiti for 4 victims of brutal gang attack that killed 47
Summary
Hundreds of people attended a funeral near Haiti’s capital for four victims of a gang attack that killed 47 people and kidnapped more than 50 others. The attack happened on August 23 in the community of Kenscoff and involved heavily armed gangs, causing widespread fear and protests against the police for not stopping the violence.Key Facts
- The gang attack occurred on August 23 in Kenscoff, near Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince.
- At least 47 people were killed, and over 50 were kidnapped during the attack.
- The gang used violence to force people out of a church before killing many of them.
- Survivors and community members organized protests blaming police for failing to prevent the attack.
- Armed gangs control about 70% of Port-au-Prince and other parts of Haiti.
- More than 1.5 million people have been displaced by gang violence in Haiti this year.
- Some hostages, including children and women, were later released after community and UNICEF intervention.
- The U.N. and Pope Leo XIV condemned the attack and called for safety and the release of remaining hostages.
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