At least 47 killed and dozens kidnapped in gang attack near Haiti capital
Armed gang members killed at least 47 people and kidnapped dozens in a violent attack on the community of Kenscoff near Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The gang leader has threatened to execute hostages if authorities attempt to intervene using drones or force.
Why it matters
This massacre represents a significant escalation in Haiti's security crisis, challenging the effectiveness of international intervention and the stability of the current government.
People walk past a burnt vehicle on Monday after the deadly violence in Kenscoff./Getty Images People walk past a burnt vehicle on Monday after the deadly violence in Kenscoff./Getty Images Haiti At least 47 killed and dozens kidnapped in gang attack near Haiti capital Gang leader threatens to kill hostages after attack in Kenscoff in which homes were also set alight
‘A massacre’: Haiti gangs carrying out mass killings
Prefer the Guardian on Google At least 47 people were killed and more than 50 others kidnapped when armed men attacked a once peaceful community near Haiti’s capital at the weekend, the UN has said.
A gang leader has threatened to kill the hostages if authorities kill any gang members as they try to secure the community of Kenscoff, nestled in the hills above Port-au-Prince.
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