Overnight raid near Haiti capital kills around 50 - here is what happened
Armed gangs launched an overnight attack in Kenscoff, Haiti, resulting in at least 47 deaths and numerous injuries. The incident highlights the ongoing security crisis in the region as gangs continue to expand their control despite police efforts.
Why it matters
The escalating violence in Haiti underscores the failure of local security measures and the severe humanitarian impact on the civilian population.
At least 47 people were killed and another 22 injured in an overnight attack by armed gangs in Kenscoff, a hillside community overlooking Haiti's capital, Port-au-Prince. The UN estimated that casualty figures could potentially riseKenscoff, which overlooks key routes into the capital, has faced about a dozen attacks by armed gangs since last year, forcing thousands of residents to leave their homes.The gangs, operating under a broad alliance, have strengthened their control over Port-au-Prince for years and expanded into surrounding areas despite efforts by foreign countries to support Haiti's outgunned police.Haitian rights group RNDDH estimated that between 30 and 40 people were killed and 15 to 20 wounded in the latest raid. It said the attack began at around 10:30 p.m. local time and that the full death toll remained difficult to establish.The Haitian government condemned the incident as a "heinous attack" and pledged to strengthen security.
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